Christ is in our midst! · المسيح بيننا
Every gift, large or small, sustains the worship, ministries, and outreach of our parish. In gratitude to God, we offer back a portion of what He has given us.
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Your generosity keeps the lamps lit, the doors open, and the hands of Saint Elias reaching out to those in need.
Stewardship & Giving
Choose a monthly or one-time amount and continue to our secure giving page. Becoming a monthly steward is one of the most meaningful ways to support the ongoing life of Saint Elias — but a single gift is a blessing too.
There is no single "right" way to support the parish — give in whatever way is simplest and most meaningful for you.
The quickest and most secure way to give. Use the form above to make a one-time gift or set up recurring monthly stewardship through our secure checkout.
Bring your gift with you on Sunday and place it in the offering plate during the Divine Liturgy. Cash and checks (payable to Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church) are both welcome.
Prefer to mail a check? Send it to the parish at Saint Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 7580 Pierce St, Arvada, CO 80003.
Remember Saint Elias in your will or estate plans, or make a gift in memory or in honor of a loved one. Memorial and honorary gifts are a beautiful way to keep a name in the prayers and life of the parish. Reach out through the parish office to arrange one.
Support the Annual Festival, the golf tournament, and other parish gatherings by becoming a sponsor. See our events & fundraisers for current sponsorship opportunities.
Stewardship is not a membership fee or a set of dues. It is our grateful response to the God who has given us everything — life itself, and the gift of His Church. In the Orthodox tradition we speak of offering back three things: our time, our talent, and our treasure.
We give our time in prayer and in showing up for one another. We give our talent by serving in the ministries where God has gifted us. And we give our treasure — a portion of what we earn — so that the work of the parish can continue. None of this is payment for services rendered; it is thanksgiving.
"Freely you have received; freely give." Matthew 10:8
However God has provided for you, a proportional, prayerful, and joyful gift is what the Church asks — not a fixed amount, but a genuine offering from a cheerful heart.
Your Gift at Work
Everything at Saint Elias is sustained by the generosity of its parishioners and friends. Here is some of what your stewardship makes possible.
Candles, incense, vestments, service books, and everything needed to offer the Divine Liturgy in beauty, Sunday after Sunday.
Materials for our Sunday School, youth programs, choir and chant, adult education, and the many ministries that form us in the faith.
Heating, lighting, insurance, cleaning, and the ongoing care of the church home where our parish family gathers.
Caring for the poor, welcoming the stranger, and supporting charitable work in our city and beyond — the love of Christ made practical.
Saint Elias is a nonprofit religious organization; gifts support the parish's ministries. For questions about the tax treatment of your gift, please consult your tax advisor. We are glad to provide a giving statement on request through the parish office.
Questions About Giving?
Whether you'd like to set up recurring stewardship, arrange a memorial gift, or simply ask how giving works, the parish office is glad to walk with you.
