Giving for Growth Sunday

Bishop Graham has asked that all parishes set aside one Sunday a year as Giving for Growth Sunday.

Everyone leading worship and preaching that day should "focus on our responsibility as Christian disciples to give of our money as part of our growth in discipleship."  The day is to be set in the context of our Committed to Growth plans, and includes the opportunity to thank those who give regularly and generously; to encourage a regular annual review of our giving; and to encourage us all to see our giving in terms of our response to God's great generosity towards us.  

The resources below have been produced by a small team within the Diocese to help you prepare for Giving for Growth Sunday.

Our hope is that this special Sunday will help us all to preach and teach honestly and straightforwardly about this challenging aspect of our discipleship.

Resources

	Practical examples How parishes have encouraged regular giving, community involvement, held gift days, and more	24/05/2011
	Letter from Bishop Graham To be read to congregations	24/05/2011
	Magazine articles Two sample articles you may wish to use and adapt to reflect the needs of your church	24/05/2011
	Thank you letter A generic thank you letter which can be adapted	24/05/2011
	Gift Aid guide for PCC Treasurers & Gift Aid Officers A simple practical guide on Gift Aid and how to manage it	24/05/2011
	Regular Giving Form For church members; includes Gift Aid declaration and Standing Order Form	24/05/2011