St. Andrew's Church in Moscow is a community of Christians who seek to
- nurture the development of our faith through an Anglican form of worship, providing regular services which communicate the Gospel of Christ;
- apply our Christian beliefs to our daily lives;
- develop a community to support each other while living in Moscow;
- encourage ecumenical initiatives and activities;
- serve the community
Donations, Giving & Stewardship
Donations
Donations of all sizes and in US dollars, Euros, Pounds or Russian roubles from friends, well-wishers and members of the congregation are sincerely appreciated. Donations in other currencies may need special prior arrangements. They can be general, or restricted to the support of one of our specific objectives and can be made in person at the Church, by mail or by bank transfer – see below for special arrangements for people who have UK or US bank accounts.
Tax-efficient donations
People who wish to give from the US: donations can be made to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society in New York. Please send donations to them accompanied by a standard form of letter (expressing a wish that the donation be passed on to St. Andrews Church. Please see this link for standard wording and address: US giving
People who wish to give from the UK: donations can be made via the Diocese of Europe using this form: UK giving
Please follow the links on this form to make your giving tax efficient and potentially allow the church to recover a tax refund currently amounting to approximately 28% of your donation.
Regular Giving by members of the congregation & Stewardship
Stewardship is about more than giving money but about becoming faithful stewards of our time, talent and treasure for the ultimate glory of God, the growth of His Kingdom and as an example to others.
For some teaching on Christian Stewardship
To offer time and talents
Please e-mail the Chaplain
To give money regularly
Please either use the envelope scheme or make a standing order from your bank account.
Envelope Scheme
Regular giving envelopes are available from the Chaplain or the Treasurer.
UK taxpayers: if what you pay in income tax or capital gains tax is at least equal the amount the church will claim in the tax year you may be able to give via Gift Aid and potentially allow the church to recover a tax refund currently amounting to approximately 28% of your donation. Please send the Treasurer a copy of the Gift Aid form available here in either [pdf] or [Word] format.
Standing Order/Direct Debits
People who wish to give from the UK: a Standing order for regular payments via the Diocese of Europe can be set up using this form: [pdf | Word]
Please follow the links on this form to make your giving tax efficient and potentially allow the church to recover a tax refund currently amounting to approximately 28% of your donation.
We have mentioned 'Gift Aid' for those who pay UK Tax; other countries may have similar systems for enabling you to obtain tax relief on your donations – please let us know of any specific requirements when you contact us and we will do our best to comply with them. Please send a letter or an e-mail to the Treasurer for further details of how to make donations in the most effective way and to suit your own circumstances.
But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
— 2 Corinthians 9:6-7