As of Easter Sunday 2020, the second week in April, our cumulative giving for 2020 (blue line in chart) edged ahead of 2019, as a result of several significant individual gifts, a surge of online giving, and a strong start to the year, in spite of a dip in contributions as the shelter in place order was enacted. As of the first week in May, our year to date giving has slipped 6% below last year, however, our donations have been remarkably strong given the circumstances. Thank you for continuing to support us as we continue our mission in every way possible. 

The people of the parish quickly answered the call to online giving with recurring and one-time gifts made in March which are reflected in the April May numbers. In the first week in May, online giving (averaged over the five Sundays in the month) represented 54% of our regular offering which more than double the same week last year. 

The data presented here includes all unrestricted giving but excludes non-recurring revenue such as the capital campaign, bequests, and unrealized gains/losses on investments.

The parish has answered the call to give on-line, with a 32% increase in online giving year-to-date (green bars).  Not only did the parish respond to the call for online giving, but many people also did so by the end of March, with increases showing for the early April processing window.

Although the increase in online giving is significant, it has yet to fully offset the 6% drop in total giving.  Online continued to trend upward for the past two months so we are hopeful that this could represent continued sustaining cash flow to our operations.  

While many have switched to Faith Direct as a convenient alternative, there are those who wish greater control of their week to week cashflow and continue to send or drop off checks at the rectory, which is also appreciated.