Your generous donations make the vision of Salisbury Methodist Church and God’s work possible
We are so grateful for your donations and fundraising efforts, they are critical in:
- supporting the ministry of the church
- supporting the family work and office administration
- providing a good building
- supporting the outreach
- contributing to Methodist Funds and other charities, enabling us to reach out globally and locally.
Whatever and however you give, you are making a difference to our church
We are grateful for all donations and aim to make it as easy and as flexible as possible for you to donate in a way that suits you:
Online
We are now able to accept online card donations using Stewardship.org.uk as a one off or as a regular transaction. You can also Gift Aid* your donation.
Please use this link for our general fund: https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/20360233
Refurbishment Projects
Organ Fund
The SMc organ is a beautiful instrument and an integral part of SMc’s worship experience. The last major piece of work carried out on the organ was more than
30 years ago. To extend its life for the next 30 years, it needs some work. We invite you to consider responding to the sacrifice, and service of God coming amongst us as Jesus, God’s own Son, in this particular way.
Our target is £37,600
Please donate online https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/SMC_Organ_Fund/
Sanctuary Lighting
You probably know – but you may not – that Salisbury Methodist Church was rebuilt in 1992 and the
Sanctuary was re-modelled to be as we see it today. New lighting was installed – free from ceiling hangings – which considerably helped to enhance the overall feel of the room.
Some 35 years on, this installation has become unreliable and is failing. It is also unsustainable, as its components, including the light tubes, are no longer available. In today’s terms it is also very energy inefficient. Over the last few months, it has become clear that we urgently (i.e. before next winter) need to refurbish the lighting in the Sanctuary.
We have set these objectives:
• To install effective energy efficient LED lighting.
• To be able to create different light conditions that reflect the way the sanctuary is used and to ensure brighter lighting than the current system is providing.
• To upgrade the emergency lighting to the latest regulations.
• To enhance the ambience of the sanctuary in hours of darkness.
• To achieve the above with minimal effect on the look of the Sanctuary.
This work must be done to a high standard because we need it to serve us well for the next 30+ years. This will not be cheap – we are currently looking at a budget of over £35,000. We envisage this being raised from grants we might be able to obtain, reserves SMc holds and donations / special fundraising.
This is where we need your help. We are asking if our congregation and our friends who use the space can raise at least £5,000 to help pay to keep this precious space useable to all.
Please donate online https://account.stewardship.org.uk/gift/start/sanctuary_lighting
Sunday collections
There is a box for collections as you enter the sanctuary, and there is a card reader.
However, we would prefer that, if possible, you use either our online donation above, or create a regular standing order with us.
Regular Standing Order
If you prefer not to give cash, you can easily set up a regular Standing Order to pay directly into the Church Bank Account. This is also eligible for Gift Aid*. Standing Order forms are available from Sue Gilbert, or can be downloaded from SMC-Standing-Order-Form. For our church this is the most cost efective way to give.
* If you are a U.K. taxpayer Gift Aid means that for every pound you give we receive an extra 25 pence from the U.K. Government.
Leaving a legacy
When making a will you may, as a friend of our church, want to consider leaving a gift to provide a lasting legacy for the church and its work. It is wise to speak to a solicitor if you’re planning to make a will. If you would like any information on bequest wordings, please contact David Bradberry – finance@salisburymethodist.org.uk