Giving
Your financial support for St. Francis helps us build up our parish family and reach out to those in need.
2026 Stewardship
Each year, our parish is invited to put faith into practice through an annual pledge. The Faith in Action stewardship campaign supports the ministries and mission that shape life at St. Francis—worship that draws us closer to God, fellowship that strengthens community, outreach that serves our neighbors and formation that nurtures every generation.
A pledge is a prayerful commitment to give during 2026. These commitments allow the church to plan responsibly for pastoral care, Christian education, music, outreach and the care of our campus. Every pledge, whatever the amount, is a meaningful step of faith and a gift to the life we share.
Online Giving
St. Francis uses the Abundant system for secure credit card and ACH donations, including one-time and recurring gifts. There are three easy ways to give through this system:
Website (click the button below)
Text - Text SFCH to 73256
Use the QR Code
To scan the QR code, open the camera on your mobile device, point it at the image and tap the link that appears on your screen.
We give because God has given us everything in Jesus Christ.
Other Ways to Give
Altar Flowers
The gift of altar flowers glorifies God by adding natural beauty to our sanctuary. It also touches all who worship with us each week. Flowers may be given in memory or honor of loved ones, in celebration of special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, or simply in gratitude for God's blessings. After worship, the flowers are distributed to the sick or recovering.
The suggested donation for dedicating altar flowers for Sunday worship services is $150. Please make arrangements with our Altar Guild Flower Chair, Carla Roth.
We also welcome your donations for purchasing poinsettias for Christmas and lilies for Easter. Please watch for seasonal donation information.
Planned Giving
AN INVITATION TO LEAVE YOUR OWN LEGACY
A gift to the church from your estate is a spiritual commitment of loyalty and love. Your gift may be given as your legacy, in memory of a loved one, or for a special occasion. Consider what you feel passionate about. Through your gift, not only will our community be enriched, but your life will be too!
We are stewards of God’s bounty. We are caretakers for a brief period, given time, energy, and resources. What we do with these gifts defines the character of our life and the depth of our spiritual understanding.
As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
GIFTS OF CASH
A gift of cash, whether one-time or annual, is a simple way to provide much-needed help to the church. Gifts of cash can be invested quickly and easily to provide income that can be used to meet the church's current or future needs.
GIFTS OF SECURITIES
A gift of appreciated securities is a gratifying way to help the church and may also offer tax-saving benefits to the donor.
GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE
A life insurance policy originally purchased to protect a mortgage or to fund a dependent’s education that is no longer needed is an excellent gift to the church. Accumulated cash values may be used to fund future premiums.
GIFT PLANNING IN YOUR WILL
A bequest in your will might be the perfect way to help fund future church ministries. A bequest can take the form of a set amount of money, a percentage of an estate, a specific asset, a trust, or the naming of the church as a contingent beneficiary. Sample language for including the church in your will might be: “I give, devise, and bequeath (state amount, description of gift, or a percentage of the estate) to: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 345 Piney Point Road, Houston, Texas 77024.”
CUSTOMIZE YOUR GIFT
We can help tailor your gift to fit your circumstances and accomplish your charitable goal. You may determine in advance what ministry or program you want your gift to support.
GOD’S ENTRUSTED RESOURCES
Gift planning is one expression of the wise use of the personal resources God has entrusted to us. These gifts will help the church gather the resources for its mission and ministry.
Contact Tim Blaine, Business Manager, if you have questions about planned giving or to arrange this type of gift.