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A Culture of Generosity
Emmanuel Anglican Church relies on the grace and mercy of God and the generosity of our friends and members. Please prayerfully consider supporting our ministries and outreach by using any of the methods on this page.
Tithes & Offerings
"With the help of God’s grace, it shall be the duty of every member of the Church: ... To give regular financial support to the Church, with the biblical tithe as the minimum standard of giving." (Title I, Canon 10 §2) The tithe is a portion of one's goods which is given to God and His Church. These offerings are a "sacrifice" or "oblation" given to God and are used to further the work of the Church. All members in good standing of the Anglican Church in North America are expected to give the Biblical Tithe, which is 10% of their income. (Deuteronomy 14:22-26) Tithes are left in the possession of the Church and are used for the Operating Fund.
Almsgiving
Almsgiving is not the same as the tithe, but goes above the minimum 10% owed to God. Alms are funds which are set apart specifically for the poor and needy. Almsgiving is sacramental, as whatever is given to the poor is given directly to God (Proverbs 19:17) as Christ has identified Himself with the poor. (Matthew 25:40-45) Alms are specifically left in the keeping of the clergy, especially the deacons, who distribute them to those in need. At EAC the Companions of Saint Stephen, in consultation with the rector, are charged with stewarding the alms of EAC.
Weekday Services
Place your gift of cash or check in the offering plate located in the Emmanuel Sanctuary. Be sure to include your name and address on the check or envelope, so that a donation credit may be provided for tax purposes.
Weekend Services
Simply place cash or checks in the offering plate. Be sure to include your name and address on the check or envelope, so that a donation credit may be provided for tax purposes.
Mail your gift to Emmanuel Anglican Church, 1300 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 174, Fresno, CA 93710. Be sure to include your name and address on the check or envelope so that a donation credit may be provided for tax purposes.
Operating Fund
Giving to Operating Fund isn’t just about keeping the lights on – the Operating Fund is what keeps the church ministering to you and to your community on a daily basis. It’s all made possible by you. Make your gifts reoccurring to ensure that the church is able to serve and bless our community and beyond.
Building Fund
God has called many friends and members of the church to support this important tool for long-term growth. We hope you will pray for the future of your church, and we hope you will consider making a gift in order to provide the physical space necessary for the Church's mission.
Gift of Securities
Appreciated Securities make a fantastic gift to the Operating Fund or the Building Fund. You may be eligible to take advantage of a two-fold tax savings. First, you avoid paying any capital gains tax on the increase in value of your stock. In addition, you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. If you would like more information on generosity planning, click here.
Gift of Real Estate
If you owned your home, a vacation home, acreage, or a farm for many years, a charitable gift of that real estate can be especially tax-advantageous. The property may have so appreciated in value over the years that its sale would result in a sizable capital gains tax. If given to the church, you avoid the capital gains tax and realize a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the real estate. It also removes this large asset from your taxable estate. If you would like more information on generosity planning, click here.
Gift of Life Insurance
If you own a life insurance policy that is no longer needed, it could be the perfect gift vehicle for a year-end charitable gift. You can contribute a life insurance policy either by declaring Emmanuel Anglican Church as the owner of the policy or simply the beneficiary. It’s easy to contribute a life insurance policy – just check with your life insurance agent for details on which forms to complete. If you would like more information on generosity planning, click here.
Gift of Individual Retirement Accounts
The church or one of its institutions can be designated as the beneficiary of all or a portion of a retirement account at death. A gift of this type provides an estate tax charitable deduction for the value of the amount distributed to the church or one of its institutions. It also provides important benefits by limiting the tax on income in respect of a decedent. If you would like more information on generosity planning, click here.
Planned Giving
Planned giving is a term used to describe a variety of ways that gifts can be made to the church from accumulated resources. Usually, planned giving involves financial or estate planning. Those who make planned gifts to the church and notify the church will become members of the Emmanuel Legacy Society (ELS). Members of the ELS help to establish and sustain vital ministries, including: the purchase of real estate for a new cathedral campus, funding capital improvements to our future campus, establishing an endowment, funding other church plants in the diocese, providing numerous grants for missions and outreach, and much more.
Types of planned gifts may include: a bequest in a will; a life income gift, such as a pooled income fund, a charitable gift annuity, or a charitable remainder trust; gifts of real estate; closely held stock; life insurance; retirement accounts; and more.
Planned giving is not only for the wealthy. Planned giving is a means of Christian stewardship whereby one is concerned with the wise use of his or her personal resources and their ultimate disposition. Gifts can be designated for a specific purpose, for the church Operating Fund, Building Fund, or restricted to our endowment.
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If you would like more information on generosity planning, click here.
