"We invite you to begin by prayerfully reflecting on the blessings you have received and the capacity you have to respond based on your income or assets."

Foundations of Faith Capital Campaign

In January 2007 the Church of St. Peter began a capital campaign, Foundations of Faith: Honoring our Tradition, Building our Future ,to raise the funds necessary for our proposed construction.

The campaign, provides the people at St. Peter, the opportunity to thank God for all we were grateful for yesterday, for all we are blessed with today and for how we can make a difference for present and future generations.

Please keep our capital campaign and our building project in your daily prayers and the prayers of your family, through the intercession of St. Mary.

View a sample gift table to help you calcuate your pledge.

Join our campaign today. Print a pledge form here. (PDF file)

To help our new church and related facilities building project move forward, we will need significant financial support from all members and friends of the Church of St. Peter. In practical terms what does "significant financial support" really mean?

The fundraising process can create confusion, particularly with our use of terminology. when we see the words donation, contribution or commitment, is there a difference? Do they invite the same level of consideration and response?

A donation can be considered a response based on what might be immediately available to offer. Examples include a donation of canned goods to a food shelf, a few coins or a dollar bill placed in the red kettle at the mall, or a bag of surplus clothing from our closet. Typically, donations include loose change, cash or items we have readily accessible.

A contribution requires more though and often the need to have a record to demonstrate our charitable support. Examples include writing a check to a local wildlife group, purchasing a Happenings Book to support youth sports activities, or becoming a sustaining member of a charitable organization. Contributions move the fundraising process to the next level.

A commitment requires serious and prayerful reflection, not a casual or reactive impulse gift. It should demonstrate a willingness to thoughtfully examine our capacity to respond. In most instances a commitment requires a serious leap of faith, trusting that God will care for our needs. Examples include entering into a personal relationship, purchasing a home, changing careers, or moving to a new city. A commitment of this nature requires that we pause from our busy lives to seriously consider the lasting impact our response can and will demonstrate.

Every household is invited to share from their substance, and responds with a meaningful commitment, based on their capacity. This is a golden opportunity to leave our footprints for those who will follow in this century.

How will we choose to let God speak through our actions? Together, one commitment at a time, we can and will honor our traditions and build our future.

Closely Held Stock
Stock contributed from a family business or other closely held stock may offer the opportunity to maximize your commitment to our campaign and receive the tax deduction for the gift, and eliminate substantial taxes on capital gains realized between the acquisition date of the stock and the contribution date.

If you intend to transfer shares of stock or securities, it is important for your broker to call Greg Hereford at (651)777-8304 ext. 310 and indicate the impending action. Be certain to instruct your broker to transfer the shares of stock directly to the Church of St. Peter and not sell the stock and then transfer the proceeds to the parish to maximize your tax savings.