Local churches adjust tithing processes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

From Florida-

At St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Panama City, they’ve moved to a more modern process..

“We implemented an app called Tithely, and it's working very well... We are making our needs known. We are mentioning it on livestream. We are letting people know when our newsletters go out what we need, and so far people have been very generous and went out of their way to meet those needs,” said Father Rian Adams of St. Andrews Episcopal.

Father Adams’ wife also started making cloth face masks for anyone who wants them. All they ask is, if you order one, you make a donation to the church. In the first week of orders, the mask fundraiser brought in more than $1000 to St. Andrews.

“We don't ask them to do anything more than what they're able to at that point. We welcome whatever they're able to give, and we trust God for the rest of it,” said Father Adams.

Reverend Woodrow says another place churches are looking for money is the government.
“Fortunately, the government, if the government comes through with loans, they've been extended to churches, so churches can make their payroll. That'll help out a lot,” said Reverend Woodrow. 

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https://www.wjhg.com/wecp/content/news/Local-churches-adjust-tithing-processes-amidst-the-COVID-19-pandemic-569774741.html

42% of Dioceses Pledge 19%

From The Living Church-

Adapted from a release by the Episcopal Church’s Office of Public Affairs

The Episcopal Church Office of Finance has issued a mid-year report on diocesan commitments.

N. Kurt Barnes, treasurer and chief financial officer, announced that all Episcopal dioceses located in the United States and nearly all non-domestic dioceses have committed to the church’s 2014 budget, adding that:

42 dioceses have committed to the full 19 percent asking level adopted by General Convention in 2012

39 dioceses are contributing between 10 percent and 19 percent

Commitments have been received from all but one diocese.

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http://www.livingchurch.org/42-percent-dioceses-pledge-19-percent

Economic crisis hasn't hit churches yet

A report of the impact (or lack of one) on the economy on church giving.

The Rev. Harold Bishop, interim rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Chambersburg, said he has seen no impact of the economy on his congregation.

"Maybe it's because of my dynamic personality," he joked.

Speaking seriously, he said contributions are up slightly. As for the economy, he said, "I don't think it's anything to worry about at the moment. Things look pretty decent (in the church)."

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_10526187