Giving To Palmer
To sustain Palmer’s mission to “Bring the peace of Jesus to the whole world,” Palmer relies on the generous financial support of our parish community. Over 80 per cent of Palmer’s financial support comes from annual Stewardship pledges. Your gifts create and sustain this special place for faith.
Click here for more information about pledging, stock gifts, donor-advised funds, and how your contributions help Palmer in its mission.
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Ways to Give
There are many easy ways for you to give. You may make a Stewardship Pledge, a one-time gift of cash or securities, or set up recurring online contributions with the form below.
For information on donations to the Palmer Flower Fund and Memorial Gifts, click here.
For information on donations to the Palmer Endowment Fund, click here.
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Your gifts create and sustain this special place for faith.
Why We Give
In every way I’ve shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35
Why Palmer Needs Your Financial Support
Palmer depends almost entirely on annual giving by Palmers, our community of parishioners and friends, to support its ministries and facilities. Annual Stewardship Pledges are the financial backbone supporting Palmer’s services, campus, clergy, staff, and outreach. They provide over 80% of the budget.
Why Are Annual Stewardship Pledges So Important?
Simply put, they allow the Vestry to plan a sensible budget to assure that Palmer can meet its obligations and support its clergy, staff, and ministries.
Where Do My Gifts Go?
Palmer publishes its annual budget, and you can find a copy here. Its financial statements are also available here.
How Much Should I Give?
We ask each parishioner to consider making a pledge that is both responsible and significant based on his or her financial situation. That calls on us to ask and answer three challenging questions:
- Does our contribution generously share God’s bounty bestowed on us?
- Does our contribution reflect our Christian values?
- Does our contribution reflect our priorities among our expenditures
A tithe (10% of your income) has long been held as the standard of Christian giving. For most of us, it is a goal to be reached through incremental increases each year. Every single contributed dollar adds to our mission and ministry.
What Are The Best Ways To Contribute?
Contributing in monthly or quarterly installments is convenient for many pledgers, and helpful to Palmer. We recommend that you consider using your bank’s billpayer system or use the sign-up available on Palmer’s website here for dollar donations. Donations also may be made by bank wire or EFT to Palmer’s bank, Texas Gulf Bank, N.A., ABA No. 113115484, Palmer’s Account No. 9000900951.
Can I Pay by a Gift of Stock, a Donor-Advised Fund, or Through Other Means?
Yes, you may pay by a gift of stock or financial securities, through a donor-advised fund, or distributions from an Individual Retirement Account, which are very advantageous to many pledgers. For more information on these means, see the link here. To make a gift of stock see the instructions here, or contact Jessica Evans, Palmer’s financial manager, or 713-529-6196, ext. 111.
What Happens if I Need to Change my Pledge?
Your pledge is your pledge, not a contract. If your circumstances change for better or worse, simply notify Jessica Evans that you would like to increase or reduce your pledge.