Giving

We’ve been blessed as people offer time, talents, and money to support the ministry and mission of our Benefice. From the Toddler Group to Soup lunches, to our work in schools, we rely on many people across the parish standing shoulder to shoulder in showing commitment and support.
All of our income comes from individuals, many of whom give a regular monthly amount. Everyone has a part to play in giving, and all that happens across the parish is made possible by those who pray, serve, and give to the work of the church. We are hugely grateful for their generosity as together we pray for, love, and serve our community as we seek to follow Jesus and make his kingdom known.

Why do we give?

Jesus often spoke about money and showed us what it really means to be generous. The way we use our money has an important effect on our relationship with God. The Bible encourages us to give generously, as part of our worship and in response to the generosity God has shown us. Giving is an act of faith, and part of our discipleship. It’s both a privilege and a responsibility for all God’s people.

The Bible gives us some practical guidelines on how Christians should give:

Regularly: At set times, whether weekly, monthly or yearly (see 1 Corinthians 16 v 2a)
Willingly: Not reluctantly, or under compulsion (see 2 Corinthians 9 v 7a)
Joyfully: God loves a cheerful giver! (see 2 Corinthians 9 v 7b)
Realistically: In proportion to our income - (see 1 Corinthians 16 v 2b)
Generously: Whoever sows generously will also reap generously (see 2 Corinthians 9 v 6)
Sacrificially: (See Mark 12:43-44)

How can I give?

Standing Order

The best way to support the work of our church is to give regularly by standing order.

You can ask your bank to make regular (e.g. monthly) payments from your account directly into the church bank account. It's simple and easy to to do. If you already give in this way, it’s good to review the amount on a regular basis (e.g. yearly). Could you increase your gift in line with inflation? Have your earnings increased (or reduced)?

To set up or amend a standing order, log in to your online banking or notify your local branch with our bank account details:

PCC of All Saints Farmborough
Account Number: 40880567
Sort Code: 60-23-06
Quote reference as: your first name and surname

If you are a UK taxpayer, you can also use Gift Aid to ensure that your regular gifts benefit from a 25% uplift at no extra cost to you! Once you have set up or amended your standing order, please email us so we can identify your gift and say thank you.

Online

You can find a quick way to give online either as a one off gift or monthly via our home page here.

Leaving a Legacy

Christians have been worshipping in the parish of Farmborough for at least 1,000 years! Each new generation has heard the good news about Jesus and thousands of lives have been changed. Many people like to consider leaving a gift in their will, so that future generations can continue to be blessed by the work of the church. We always advise you to take independent legal advice before you make or amend your will.