An Intention to Give is a spiritual and religious commitment to God in support of our church home, the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. The annual giving campaign, held in 2023 in October and November, is a time when parishioners typically declare their Intention(s) to Give for the coming year, 2024. The Vestry uses the results to project revenues and to create responsible budgets.

You can turn in your Intention to Give card in the offering plate, in the church office, or by US mail. You may also submit your Intention to Give online using this link.

Online giving through our Realm management software is a quick, convenient way to manage your monetary gifts to Redeemer. Give 24/7/365 via debit, credit, or ACH. You can set up recurring donations or make one-time gifts with or without a login. You can easily give online, or in Realm’s mobile Connect app. You can designate the fund you choose and/or give to multiple funds. Your donations show immediately on your Giving profile in Realm.

Yes. Every giving household receives quarterly and annual electronic statements. which are official documentation for tax purposes. Realm, the church's management software, provides an up-to-minute statement of each parishioner's contributions.

Redeemer’s operations (worship services, formation programs, fellowship activities, maintenance, mortgage, and salaries) depend solely upon parishioner donations. We do not receive money from the Diocese of Southern Virginia or Redeemer’s Foundation.

Redeemer welcomes all contributions, but Intentions to Give help us plan ahead more accurately. Regular gifts (automated gifts given weekly or monthly) help stabilize the cash flow.

Proceeds from the rummage sale support special programming for our youth including such as pilgrimages or mission trips. Christmas tree lot proceeds fund our outreach programs.

Every giving household receives quarterly and annual electronic statements. which are official documentation for tax purposes. Realm, the church's management software, provides an up-to-the-minute statement of each parishioner's contributions.

Gifting of appreciated stock directly to Redeemer may offer beneficial tax advantages. Check with your broker or tax advisor to understand your personal situation. Any stock or mutual fund that is donated is valued and recorded as of the day it is transferred to the church.

Using a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) is a great way to make your contribution to Redeemer while meeting a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The money you contribute to Redeemer using a QCD counts toward your RMD, but it is not included in your adjusted gross income on your tax return. Since it is not included as income, it can't be claimed as a charitable deduction. All QCD's are handled directly through the custodian of your IRA. Always check with your IRA custodian, broker, or tax advisor to understand your personal situation.

If you have questions about financial stewardship, our clergy or church treasurer are happy to talk with you. Please telephone the church office at 804-379-8899.