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To Towson Presbyterian Church

"All shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17)

“Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)

 

At Towson Presbyterian Church (TPC), the central theme of our Christian stewardship efforts is affirming the grace of God to all generations and responding with faithfulness.  God calls us into a covenant relationship to share God’s gifts and blessings with others.  Christian stewardship begins with the recognition of God's grace in our lives and is reflected in many different ways.  Members and friends of TPC are people who live with the confidence, vision, and biblical understanding that Christian stewardship is the growth of the gifts of life, generosity, mission, and hope.  In response to God's gift of Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in personal discipleship, towards a mutual, giving ministry.  We share our wealth and possessions with others and those groups who minister to people in need and give willingly of our time and talents.  As faithful Christian stewards, we are called to assure that God's creation and blessings will remain a gift for current and future generations.

Online Giving

This is a secure, safe and convenient way to contribute to TPC either one time or to create a recurring giving pattern. You can give from a checking or savings account (by entering routing number and account number) or by credit or debit card. You may set up an account to save your payment method for future gifts or you may give as a Guest.

You pay no fees. For each gift via checking or savings, TPC will pay a 1% bank fee. For each gift via credit or debit card, TPC will pay a 3% bank fee. You may or may not choose to increase your gift to cover those fees.

Text Giving

Using your smart phone, text  "CheerfulGiver" (no spaces) followed by a dollar amount to 73256. Within seconds, you will receive a reply text with additional instructions to enter your payment method.  You may give from a checking or savings account (by entering routing number and account number) or by credit or debit card. Your payment method can be saved for future text gifts.

Standard message rates apply if you have them with your texting plan. Otherwise, givers pay no fees.  For each gift via checking or savings, TPC pays a 1% bank fee.  For each gift via credit or debit card, TPC pays a 3% bank fee.  You may (or may not) choose to increase your gift to cover those fees..

In-Person / Mail Giving

Please make your check payable to Towson Presbyterian Church and drop it in the offering plate passed during each service. If you are interested in receiving offering envelopes or would like to discontinue receiving offering envelopes, please contact the Church Office at 410-823-6500 or by e-mail at churchoffice@towsonpres.org. You may also mail contributions (please do not mail cash) to

 

Towson Presbyterian Church

400 W. Chesapeake Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

Gifts of Securities (Stocks)

Towson Presbyterian Church is able and grateful to receive gifts of securities (stocks). Please contact the Church Office at 410-823-6500 to receive additional instructions on how to transfer stock shares electronically.

Leaving a Legacy

A planned gift is an opportunity for you:

  • to make an enduring statement of faith through a gift which will build on and extend TPC’s ministry for generations to come.
  • to create a living legacy serving as Jesus Christ’s hand in the world that will continue God’s work even after your lifetime.
  • to join those who came before you in planting seed for those who will come next.
  • to joyfully share the blessing of your lifetime by supporting TPC.
  • to show your Christian stewardship by responding to God joyously and generously.

Ways to Offers a Planned Gift:

  • Will - Include TPC in your will. You can designate a dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.
  • Beneficiary - Name TPC as the beneficiary of your pension plan, IRA, or life insurance policy.
  • Memorial - Remember loved ones with a memorial gift to TPC.

Types of Planned Gifts:

If your passion is in a specific area not mentioned below, please contact the Church Office to discuss opportunities and criteria.

  • Unrestricted - Unrestricted gifts allow TPC to build endowment funds and respond to the changing needs of the church. Unrestricted gifts are preferred since it allows flexibility to support all the ministries of TPC. This ensures that the gift will meet a broad range of ever-changing needs of the church.
  • Designated - Designated gifts consistent with the Church’s mission are welcomed. If desired, you may designate your gift towards one or more of these areas:  Mission; Property; Worship & Music.