WE CAN DO MORE TOGETHER
Support our vision to be a welcoming, inclusive, joyful, and loving community.
All that we accomplish at St. Mark’s is supported by the gifts of the faithful people in our parish. Whether it is time, talent, or treasure, we receive so much in return from our giving. Making a difference in the lives of those in our church, larger community, and the world is a reflection of our faith. As we act on our belief in God’s gracious giving, we open ourselves up to receive God’s abundant blessings. The more we live out our faith, the more we experience its fruits.
We invite you to prayerfully consider the ways you can support St. Mark’s and our ministries in using your God given strengths, talents, and gifts to do the work God is calling us to do.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit, religious organization. We receive no funding from the government or any national church. Your gifts are tax-deductible.
DIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS
In the giving of gifts, lives are transformed through the ministries at St. Mark’s. Your generous gift will help us continue to come together to achieve our Mission and Vision. Whether it is outreach in our community, Christian education, pastoral care, liturgy, or youth ministry, every gift helps us to be a community that is welcoming, inclusive, joyful, and loving.
Click the Donate button below to make a one-time gift to the general fund, toward our solar energy upgrade project, altar flowers, or to make a memorial gift. You may also mail your gift to:
St. Mark’s – Business Office
910 East 3rd Ave.,
Durango, CO 81301
Pledge
Pledges are the largest source of funding that we have as a church, and is the life blood that makes our ministries possible. Giving through pledging is a personal and reflective activity. In making a decision to pledge, prayer always helps. Consider a tithe or percentage gift. If you have never pledged, we encourage you to try this year. If you are already pledging, St. Mark’s thanks you. How much is enough? Only you can discern that. A wonderful priest once said, “Give until it feels good”.
LEGACY AND PLANNED GIVING
Determining what your life plans will be, where your assets will go, and how you would like to share your gifts takes planning. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, St. Mark’s can prayerfully help you with a legacy or planned gift.
For more information, contact Barbara Fiddler.
St. Mark’s Gift Acceptance Policy
The purpose of this Gift Acceptance Policy is to guide the Vestry and Endowment Committee as appropriate, in connection with the review and acceptance of new gifts to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or to the General Endowment Fund (the “Fund”) of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
Transfer Stock
A gift of stock, or IRA withdrawal, is a powerful way to support the ministries of St. Mark’s – whether as your annual pledge, a one-time gift, or a legacy gift. There may be tax benefits from these gifts and we suggest that you consult your financial advisor, banker, or CPA for complete details on the tax implications of your gift.
Qualified Charitable Deductions - QCD
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are a tax-savvy strategy and great way to contribute to St. Mark’s success.
QCDs count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and will reduce your taxable income!!
Reducing your taxable income may also reduce your taxable social security benefits and future Medicare premiums.
QCDs are especially useful if you use the standard deduction on your tax return