Giving at All Saints'& St. Luke's

Our vision for giving

We worship a generous God who gave everything for us:

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

..and gives all things to us..

He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32

‘But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 1 Chronicles 29:14

We are thankful for God’ generosity in giving us Jesus but also for all the other things that he has given us both as individuals and as a church.

How are All Saints' & St. Luke's funded?

As a Church of England parish, we are responsible for funding our own church ministry and the maintenance of our buildings. The money comes largely from regular monthly giving.

How are these gifts used to grow the church and further God's Kingdom?

These gifts are used to pay our Parish Share (more info here: https://www.oxford.anglican.org/support-services/finance/parish-share/). They also enable us to employ a children and families worker, a youth worker and an administrator. The rest helps us to fund and resource other aspects of ministry such as conducting services, running a church office, maintenance of the buildings and much more.

How can I respond?

The Bible tells us to be like God and live generously in every area of our lives.

‘Each man should give what he has decided in his own heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion’
2 Corinthians 8 v 7

God gives us gifts to be used to build up the church; There are many areas of our church life together where you can contribute whether you have a few hours to give occasionally or several hours a week. If you are able to give of your time and gifts, please contact the church office or speak one of the wardens.

The Bible also has a lot to say about how we use our money. Why not prayerfully consider whether God is asking you to review what you give to the work of the church.

Ways to give financially

If you would like to support the ministry of our churches, there are a number of ways that you can do this:

One-off donation

We are grateful for all gifts, however small. One-off donations can be placed in the wall safe located to the right of the church door, or paid direct into our church account:
Marcham Parochial Church Council
Acc. No. 61591963
Sort Code 60-01-01

OR you can give through the GIVE AS YOU LIVE platform by clicking on the button.

We normally pay a small commission to Give As You Live for all donations received via them. If you can pay directly (as a one-off, or as a regular donation), that does mean we receive more money. To do this, please see Bank details above, or the Gift Aid forms listed below.

We can earn cashback-style donations from over 6,000 leading stores, if you register with Give As You Live. It doesn’t cost you anything, and you can nominate Marcham with Garford PCC as your chosen charity. To do this, look at https://www.giveasyoulive.com/how-it-works

Regular Pledged Giving

Regular pledged gifts help us to plan for the ministry of the church, knowing that we will have a steady income stream to meet our financial needs. The easiest way to do this is by setting up a standing order - see the Gift Aid forms listed below.

Legacy

A gift in your will can be an expression of your gratitude and thanksgiving towards God after your death. Remember, you don’t have to be old to add a legacy to your will.

Gift Aid

If you pay income or capital gains tax you can gift aid your donation. This will enable the church to claim an extra 25p from the government for every £1 you give. The necessary form (with details as to how to complete it) can be downloaded from the link below.

If you can use On-Line Banking, please use form 1; if you prefer to fill in a manual standing order form and send it to your bank, please use form 2.

	1) Banking On-Line and Gift Aid form (166.1KB)
	2) Bank Standing Order and Gift Aid form (204.6KB)
	GfL Reflections1 (191.3KB)
	gracegiving updated (147.8KB)
	Theology (683.8KB)
	Why and How do I give- (196.9KB)

If you have questions please get in contact with Hugh Lawton on treasurer@allsaintsmarcham.org, or John Scoble on finance@allsaintsmarcham.org

Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation; through your goodness we have money to offer, the fruit of our labour and of the skills you have given us. Take us and our possessions to do your work in the world and in our parish. Amen

Registered charity number 1140057

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at All Saints Church (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10.30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10 minutes early to find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team. We do move our pews around, so don't be surprised if the church is laid out a bit differently.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits when the service finishes. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access to the main part of the building, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. We have an accessible toilet downstairs and a regular toilet upstairs. The main church door is accessed via a driveway that is part resin, part gravel, and is on an incline. Once you get to the threshold of the main door, there is level access into the building. There is a chanhe of surface from resin to coir matting to stone floor. The back of the building is carpeted.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10.30am with a warm welcome from one of our service leaders and we will often share news and notices. We have different service styles which can be found on our Sunday services page, but each one consists of some sung worship, Bible readings, prayers and a talk about the Bible and how to apply it to our everyday lives. Each week there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service. We have a team of service leaders and preachers who help Nick, the vicar, deliver these services.

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Recieving communion

One part of our regular services together is sharing Holy Communion. Anyone who believes in Jesus as their Lord is welcome to share in communion. Once the vicar has prepared us for communion, our sidespeople will indicate when to go up to the front to recieve. If you are unsure, it is OK to stay sitting in your seat or come forward for a blessing (just keep your hands down). If you are less mobile and unbale to get to the front of church, please make the sideperson aware and they will ensure that the people serving communion come and serve you in your seat.

What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages. Our age groups are flexible depending on which children are around on any one Sunday.

Tiddlychurch (0-3).
Sunday Kids (School years R-6)
Sunday morning Youth (School years 7-13)

Children and young people stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the sermon begins.

The kids group activities vary from week to week but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

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Getting Connected

Home Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Home Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. We suggest you take a few months to consider where you might best serve.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Ministries
Women's Ministries

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.


Nick Weldon		Tamsin Gilbert
Vicar		Parish Administrator

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes