Money, money, money
Christians believe that everything we have comes from God. We want to do what he wants with all areas of our lives, including our money, time, relationships, sex, etc. Our money and how we use it is inextricably linked to who we are. We want to grow up to be content with what we have in a culture that encourages us always to want more. We want to learn to have giving at the centre of who we are, including giving money.  The Church has historically taught that it's good to give away 10% of income on the basis of the Old Testament concept of a 'tithe', but we live under grace not law - we think Christians should give generously, extravagantly, and in response to what the Holy Spirit is saying.		No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. Jesus in Luke 16:13
It's normal to give to the church that you're part of, to the needs of the poor, and maybe to other Christian organisations. We've found that for most people the easiest way of making sure they do give is to set up regular standing orders, and then to give on top of that from time to time. Click here to listen to an extract from one of our gift day talks that deals with what we think about giving and money, and how to give to St Mary's.		Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant. Phineas Taylor Barnum US circus showman (1810 - 1891)
Click here for details about how you can give to St Mary's. London Debt Clinic For increasing numbers of people, out-of-control debt can lead to depression and other health problems, relationship breakdown and even suicide. St Mary's has recently helped set up the London Debt Clinic to help people struggling with issues relating to debt - click here for more details.		Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:4-6
Fellowship Fund St Mary's operates a Fellowhip Fund to which church members who find themselves in financial difficulty, for any reason, may apply. The Fund is financed by donations from church members.  Applications are considered individually by the fund's Trustee. You can apply for help for yourself or on behalf of another church member to the Fellowship Fund, St Mary's Church Office, 245 Old Marylebone Road, NW1 5QT. If you would like to give to the Fellowship Fund you can do so using one of the methods shown here - please make sure it is clearly identified as being for the Fellowship Fund.