Stewardship: offering our firstfruits

Everything we have is a gift from God. Stewardship is how each household in our parish family offers back to Him a portion of what He has given, so that the worship, sacraments, ministries and outreach of Prophet Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church can continue and grow. As we pray in every Divine Liturgy: "Thine own of Thine own we offer unto Thee."

Who makes a pledge

  • Families: a husband and wife and their children under 18 make one pledge together.
  • Every other adult 18 or older makes their own pledge.
  • There is no minimum. Give prayerfully and in proportion to how God has blessed you.

Pledging for 2026

Pledges run by calendar year. If you have not yet made your 2026 pledge, you can still make one for the rest of this year (through December 31, 2026). If you already pledged on paper, there is nothing more to do.

Plan and make my 2026 pledge

The 2027 pledge year

Pledges run by calendar year: 2027 pledges cover January 1 to December 31, 2027. Online pledging for 2027 opens on January 1, 2027, and the pledge button will appear on this page that day. Your pledge is confidential, is seen only by the parish priest and authorized stewardship staff, and is a statement of intent, not a legal obligation. You may change it at any time by contacting the church office.

Help me decide

Not sure what to pledge? This guide offers a suggestion only. Nothing you type here is saved or sent anywhere.

Plan your pledge and payments

Choose your pledge as a monthly or a yearly amount, then choose separately how often you want to pay. The planner shows exactly what to enter on the secure Tithely pledge form.

Ways to give toward your pledge

  • Online: once your 2027 pledge is made, you can set up automatic weekly, twice-monthly or monthly gifts.
  • In person: by check payable to Prophet Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, with "Stewardship" in the memo line.

Every gift toward your pledge appears on your annual giving statement. Questions? Email saintelias820@gmail.com. Not yet registered? Visit Become a Member.