
ANNUAL GIVING 2026
God loves a person who gives cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 9:7b
Penny Cox
Thank you for being part of this growing, generous community.
Whether you’ve supported the Cathedral for years or are newly discovering its beauty, your participation makes a difference. Last year, your gifts transformed lives—this year, we invite you to imagine what’s possible when we give joyfully.
OUR VISION FOR 2026
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Nurture faithful hearts from childhood through youth so that every young person discovers their identity as God’s beloved and carries living faith throughout their lives.
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Deepen our sacred arts and contemplative life through transformative preaching, music, art, and contemplative prayer that draw souls closer to the divine.
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Flourish as the hands and feet of Christ in our city, empowering people to discover their calling in ministries that bring hope, justice, and God’s love to those who need it most.
TAKE A STEP UP IN FAITH
We all feel the rising costs of daily life. The Cathedral does too. Yet with every challenge comes opportunity. Every new estimate of giving—and every increase—helps us grow our ministries and meet this moment with strength.
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If you currently give: prayerfully consider stepping up to meet rising needs.
If you’re new: we welcome your participation in this generous, faithful community.
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Together, we can do more than we imagine.​
​MAKE A FAITHFUL PROMISE
Your Estimate of Giving is a promise to support our mission for one year. It helps your Vestry plan wisely and faithfully. You can adjust it at any time.
GIVING PROPORTIONALLY
The biblical standard is 10%, but every journey starts somewhere. Choose a percentage that is right for your household, and let your generosity grow over time.
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DREAM WITH GOD
Visionary givers ask: “How can God’s abundance flow through me?” They offer their wealth, works, and wisdom in ways that open hearts, build community, and transform lives.
ABOUT ANNUAL GIVING
WHY WE GIVE
We give not simply because the church needs it— but because we do. Giving shapes us. It roots us in trust, opens us to joy, and invites us into a greater story of hope, healing, and transformation. As we offer our gifts in faith, we become part of God’s abundant love flowing through our Cathedral and into the world.
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF MY INCOME IS GOD CALLING ME TO GIVE?
This is the spiritual question at the heart of Celebration Sunday. Every blessing we receive is an invitation to bless others. Whether you’re making your first estimate of giving or growing in generosity, we invite you to take the next step—joyfully and prayerfully.
MAKE AN ESTIMATE OF GIVING
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CELEBRATION SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 26!
This is an opportunity to bring your estimate of giving card to church and have it blessed.
3 WAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR
Estimate of Giving Card
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Join us for worship in person
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CLICK HERE to complete an online card
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Return your card by mail
A PRAYER FOR SHARING OUR GIFTS​​
Loving God, giver of all good things; in this season of giving, open our hearts with joy. May our gifts—of time, money, and care—bless others and build your kingdom. Use what we offer to bring hope, beauty, and love. Amen.
The Annual Giving Process
1) Fill out your estimate of giving card.
Fill out the online estimate of giving card below or fill out a physical giving card at church. (You may also fill out the physical card we are sending in the mail.) If you choose to fill out the online card, we ask that you also fill out the form provided here to let us know how you plan to fulfill your annual gift.
2) Fulfill your annual gift by giving throughout the year.
We have several ways that you can fulfill your annual gift. It can be done all at once, quarterly, monthly or even weekly.
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Arrange for your financial institution to send, or mail/bring your annual gift to the church (you may request a supply of weekly envelopes).
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Contact the Director of Finance to arrange/continue automatic draft (ACH).
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Set up your annual gift payments through Realm. You can make single payments, or set up recurring payments through our secure giving portal.
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Request a supply of weekly envelopes.
Why We Do Annual Giving
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It is a way to share the love of God in Christ to the world.
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It is part of a spiritual journey that helps us grow as people of faith.
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It helps us plan for the future.
Please let us know how you plan to fulfill your annual gift:
Fill out your 2026 Estimate of Giving Card below
Your resources and time are vital to the life of Christ Church Cathedral. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Petrey, Director of Finance, at 254-4497 x1006 or melissa@ccclex.org.
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