Stewardship Committee
"Stewardship is everything we do after we realize how much God loves us." ~ Janet Bissett, United Church minister in M&O Conference.
The Stewardship Committee raises awareness of needs of our congregation and encourages active support of Newtonbrook members/adherents and friends to support the life and work of our congregation through
Traditionally, October is designated "Stewardship Month". In 2009, the theme is "Let Us Give Thanks" with each week's worship service focusing on aspects of stewardship, both in the sermons and in brief messages from members of the congregation. Stewardship materials are distributed to all members and adherents, containing a description of our current and future needs and how one might help. The Stewardship Committee thanks the congregation for their generous support and ongoing commitment.
(a) tithes, pledges and regular/special offerings of money as well as
(b) sharing personal time & talents.
(b) sharing personal time & talents.
Traditionally, October is designated "Stewardship Month". In 2009, the theme is "Let Us Give Thanks" with each week's worship service focusing on aspects of stewardship, both in the sermons and in brief messages from members of the congregation. Stewardship materials are distributed to all members and adherents, containing a description of our current and future needs and how one might help. The Stewardship Committee thanks the congregation for their generous support and ongoing commitment.
How can I contribute some of my time & talent to Newtonbrook United Church?
B. Speak to the minister, Rev. Allan Baker, or a member of the Co-ordinating Committee or the Church Administrator, who can direct you to other congregants.
C. Email your request to volunteer to newtonbrookunitedchurch@bellnet.ca, and it will be directed to the appropriate group.
D. Review our web-site Announcements, recent Newsletters, etc. to see if there is an area looking for help in which you wish to work.
How can I contribute financially to Newtonbrook United Church?
A. Regular Weekly offerings via NUC Church Envelopes available at Sunday Worship Service and/or cheques mailed or dropped off at the Newtonbrook Office at 53 Cummer Ave, Willowdale, ON M2M 2E5 [made payable to “Newtonbrook United Church”].
- If you want a supply of envelopes, please speak to people at the Welcome Table Sunday Morning on the way into Worship, or pick up some outside the Fellowship Room during the week.
- If you would like a regular Church Envelope number assigned, just fill in a Visitor Envelope located in the pew, and/or email your request to newtonbrookunitedchurch@bellnet.ca
- If you want a supply of envelopes, please speak to people at the Welcome Table Sunday Morning on the way into Worship, or pick up some outside the Fellowship Room during the week.
- If you would like a regular Church Envelope number assigned, just fill in a Visitor Envelope located in the pew, and/or email your request to newtonbrookunitedchurch@bellnet.ca
B. Monthly Pre-Authorized Receipts (PAR), whereby pre-agreed amounts are deducted from your specified bank account on or about the 15th of each month. Application forms are available on-line or outside the Fellowship Room and can be left at the Church Office when completed.
C. Special one-time donations to Newtonbrook United Church generally or to one of several designated special funds. Newtonbrook currently operates several designated funds, including
- Local Church for ongoing programs of Worship, Christian Education, Care of Members, Outreach and Administration/upkeep of the building
- Mission & Service Fund for the United Church’s national and international projects and operations
- The Drop Inn Wednesday hot lunch and social support program for the needy
- Benevolent Fund, the ministerial fund to support local people in need of financial assistance, including purchasing food for the Food Cupboard – usually short term or urgent requests.
- Youth to support teen programs at Newtonbrook
- Memorials Donations in memory of friends or relatives. Also gifts in celebration of anniversaries or other milestones.
- Don Valley Refugee Resettlers (DVRR), a co-operative venture with other churches in Willowdale to support families recently arrived in Canada
- The Gwendolyn Ledger Memorial Education Scholarship to support educational needs of those less fortunate, including youth graduating from Grade 12 and living at Lester B. Pearson Place. [established by Spirit of Math and administered by NUC-TUCT Housing]
- Mission & Service Fund for the United Church’s national and international projects and operations
- The Drop Inn Wednesday hot lunch and social support program for the needy
- Benevolent Fund, the ministerial fund to support local people in need of financial assistance, including purchasing food for the Food Cupboard – usually short term or urgent requests.
- Youth to support teen programs at Newtonbrook
- Memorials Donations in memory of friends or relatives. Also gifts in celebration of anniversaries or other milestones.
- Don Valley Refugee Resettlers (DVRR), a co-operative venture with other churches in Willowdale to support families recently arrived in Canada
- The Gwendolyn Ledger Memorial Education Scholarship to support educational needs of those less fortunate, including youth graduating from Grade 12 and living at Lester B. Pearson Place. [established by Spirit of Math and administered by NUC-TUCT Housing]
E. Make a bequest to Newtonbrook United Church. You have WILL power! Speak to your lawyer when you are reviewing your will. A charitable donation receipt from Newtonbrook United Church could help reduce taxes on your estate!
F. Donate marketable securities to Newtonbrook. Recent Federal Income Tax legislation allows you to avoid paying Capital Gains tax on disposal of marketable securities by transfer/donation to a charitable institution. Contact The United Church of Canada Foundation, and designate Newtonbrook United Church [before you sell!].
“Whatsoever I thankfully receive, as a token of God's love to me,
I part with contentedly as a token of my love to Him.”
~ Theophilus Gale (1628-1678)
I part with contentedly as a token of my love to Him.”
~ Theophilus Gale (1628-1678)