The first step

You might be helping a struggling church in an isolated community. You might be contributing to a bursary for a theological student at home or abroad. You might be participating in a program of healing, perhaps in a native community. You might be helping to alleviate the suffering of children who live in chronic poverty.

The first step – your donation – is the most important step of all.

Diocesan Contributions
$8,778,745

The work of the church begins the moment a donation is placed in the collection plate. Your diocese uses part of the money you give to pay for the tasks and projects and ministries of General Synod (the formal name by which the working arm of the national Anglican Church of Canada is known.) This money, among other things, helps dioceses in need, particularly in the vast, sparcely populated Canadian North. Some dioceses can (and do) give more than others; some offer what they are able. In general, dioceses are asked to provide to General Synod 26 per cent of their revenue. However, when General Synod provides grants to 11 of Canada’s 30 dioceses (the Council of the North), these grants are deducted before the 26 per cent is calculated.

Your continuing support and faithfulness are greatly valued and appreciated.

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