What is stewardship? Christian stewardship is the act of maintaining the careful management of God’s gifts and using them effectively to do His work. These gifts consist of three resources which are commonly referred to as time, talent, and treasure. St. George on Yonge relies on its congregation to share their gifts to assist with the ministries at church and in the wider community with intended giving.
Read on to learn more about intended giving, supporting our ministries, pledging and giving, and how to become involved.
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have,
for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Last updated: November 2025
About intended giving
We give because God first gave to us. Our gifts of time, talent, and treasure are acts of love and gratitude that sustain worship and music, hospitality, discipleship, outreach and pastoral care, and facilities and operations at St. George on Yonge.
A church pledge is a statement of commitment to financially support our church’s mission and ministries through regular, intended giving. It is a promise or intention not a legal contract. Pledges help our church plan responsibly for the coming year and are also a spiritual discipline that strengthens our relationship with God.
Our individual lifestyles, responsibilities, and resources vary from person to person, but the principles of intended giving are the same:
- Pray: Gratitude and discernment are at the heart of stewardship
- Determine a percentage or a weekly, monthly, or annual amount that you can afford and sustain. This table illustrates proportional giving:
- Review your pledge annually as an act of faith and spiritual growth
- Consider gradually increasing your gift as you are able (e.g., +0.5–1% per year)
Supporting our ministries
Your gift supports the following ministries at St. George on Yonge:
- Worship and music — regular in person, live-streamed, and virtual services, sacraments, prayer, and seasonal celebrations
- Hospitality — coffee hour, welcome, seasonal gatherings, newcomer support
- Christian formation — Bible study, prayer, retreats, Sunday school, baptismal and confirmation preparation, and ministries for children, youth, and seniors
- Outreach and pastoral care — ESL ministry, community care, sick and homebound visits
- Facilities and operations — providing a safe, accessible, and welcoming space for ministry
Next steps
There are several ways you can submit your pledge:
- Complete a paper pledge card and place it on the offertory plate
- Complete the fillable pledge card online and email it to the office
- Update Pre-authorized remittance (PAR) and credit card pledge amount (contact the office)
There are several options to make giving convenient:
- Cash or cheques payable to St. George on Yonge
- E-transfer: office@nullstgeorgeonyonge.ca
- Monthly PAR or credit card payments (contact the office)
- Online (scan the QR code or visit the St. George on Yonge CanadaHelps donation page)
- Gifts of stock, securities, or insurance policies
- A bequest in your will
For more on giving, visit our Donate page.
How to become involved
St. George offers these ministries and opportunities for faithful service. We welcome your involvement in:
- Altar Guild
- Children’s Ministry
- Hospitality
- Lay readers
- Live streaming team
- Servers
- Ushers
- Welcome table
- Christian education programs for adults
- Connect groups (informal gatherings on Zoom)
- English as a Second Language classes (ESL)
- Gardening
- Hospitality
- Music concerts open to the community
- Outreach, including food bank and clothing contributions for low-income neighbours, and support of Don Valley Refugee Resettlers
- Parish Advisory Council
- Pastoral Care, including prayer shawl ministry
- Prayer Group
- Senior Connect group (monthly on Zoom)
Thank you for your commitment!
Your generosity helps St. George on Yonge grow in faith, community, and love. We are grateful for your partnership in the Gospel.