Give to St. Mary’s

At the Episcopal Church of St. Mary, we are building an authentic, vibrant, Christ-centered community as we:

  • Celebrate the goodness of God and Creation,

  • Honor the presence of Christ in one another, and

  • Serve the world in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Your generosity enables us to fulfill this mission. Together, we can continue to be a beacon of hope and light in a world that deeply needs it. Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can support St. Mary’s through your time, talents, and treasure.

Why Give?

Magnify the lord

The Gospel invites us to Walk in Love with our neighbors, the outcast, the marginalized, and those in need. Stewardship is our response to God’s generosity, sharing our time, talents, and treasure to further God’s work in the world.

Your Impact

Your gifts enable us to:

  • Fuel our ministry programs for growth in order to engage with and deepen the flourishing energy of the parish

  • Continue to care for our historic building and grounds, so that it can continue to be a place of gathering and holiness for our wider community

  • Explore new staffing which would position us strongly for further program and parish growth

  • Reduce our dependence on our endowment, helping it to grow even more for long-term sustainability and health

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Together, we can continue to celebrate, honor, and serve as God has called us to do.

Online Giving

  • eTransfer

    Use our online form through eTransfer, where you can give using credit card or bank account transfer (ACH)

    Donate via eTransfer

  • PayPal

    Use PayPal where you may give using a credit card or your PayPal account.

    Donate via PayPal

  • Venmo

    Use Venmo, where you may give using your Venmo balance.

    Donate via Venmo

 Ways to Give

Your support helps us fulfill our mission to celebrate, honor, and serve. Below are the many ways you can contribute to St. Mary’s.

  • Your annual pledge is the foundation of our shared ministry. It helps us plan for the year ahead and ensures we can continue our mission.

    • Download and Print: Stewardship Form

    • Pledge Online: ePledge Form

    • Return Your Form: Mail it to St. Mary’s, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105, or drop it in the Sunday offering plate.

  • Donating stock can be a tax-efficient way to give to St. Mary's and support the church. Consult your tax advisor regarding the benefits of giving stock. To initiate a gift, contact Beth Shaw or 207-781-3366 for transfer instructions.

  • Leave a lasting legacy by including St. Mary’s in your estate planning. Options include:

    • Wills and Bequests

    • Retirement Funds

    • Life Insurance

    • Charitable Gift Annuities

    • Trusts

    Join the Alida Greely Brown Heritage Society to ensure St. Mary’s continues to thrive for generations to come. For more information, contact Beth Shaw at [email protected] or 207-781-3366.

    • IRA Distributions: Contact us for instructions on giving through your IRA.

    • In-Person: Bring your donation to the office or place it in the Sunday offering plate.

    • Mail: Send your donation to St. Mary’s, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105.

Your Gifts in Action

Celebrating Our Stewardship

Your generosity fuels our mission and ministries. Here’s how your gifts make an impact:

  • Worship and Music: Eucharist bread and wine, linens, vestments, candles, altar flowers, organ tuning, and musicians.

  • Children’s Programs: Guiding RAY, nursery care, and outreach projects.

  • Outreach and Mission: Souper Supper, Falmouth Food Pantry, and global service initiatives.

  • Facilities and Operations: Elevator maintenance, fire suppression systems, AEDs, snow removal, and campus upkeep.

  • A witness to Jesus Christ : including beautiful worship, musical enrichment, and communal gatherings

  • Opportunities for formation: learning, and conversation which deepen our individual and collective spirituality

  • Chances to reach beyond our walks: deepen discipleship through service of others

  • Support our history: A series of events celebrating St. Mary’s 100 years as a parish of the Diocese of Maine

     

 FAQs

  • Pledges vary based on individual circumstances. Every pledge, no matter the size, makes a difference.

  • Life circumstances change, and we understand. Contact Parish Manager Beth Shaw at [email protected] or 207-781-3366 to confidentially adjust your pledge.

  • Plate gifts are welcome and needed. A pledge is planned giving, without which much of our staffing and ministry as we know it would not be possible.

    Plate donations are generosity in the moment. Pledging is discipleship plus planning

  • Because life changes, and so does the parish – in our case, through growth in size and programming. A new pledge each year also lets you decide again, in prayer, what belongs to God in this season of your life.

  • Yes. Every pledge is a household saying, “This is my church.” The Vestry can plan only from what is promised. A modest, kept pledge is more useful than a large intention that never arrives. Our goal is always to match our pledging units to our attendance, no matter the pledge size.

  • Anyone who considers Saint Mary’s their church home may pledge. Pledging is one way people mark that this parish is theirs.

Join the Alida Greely Brown Heritage Society

By including St. Mary’s in your estate planning, you become a member of the Alida Greely Brown Heritage Society, ensuring that St. Mary’s continues to be a beacon of hope for generations to come. For more information, contact Beth Shaw or 207-781-3366.

Alida Carroll Brown, mother of Alida Greely Brown

Alida Carroll Brown, mother of Alida Greely Brown

Thank You!

Your generosity makes a difference. Whether through your annual pledge, online donation, or planned gift, you are helping to share the light of Christ in Falmouth, Maine, and beyond. If you have any questions about giving, please contact contact Beth Shaw or 207-781-3366.