WAYS TO GIVE
Our gratitude for what God has already done gives us faith in what God will do in the future.
We give not to make God happy or pay him back, but because we trust that God is working through our resources to share his Good News with the world. Please consider contributing to our parish so that we may continue our mission serving the people of New York City and beyond. Below are all of the ways you can give. Thank you!
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Set Up a Recurring Gift
Log into your Realm account or create a new profile for easy and secure recurring giving. You have the option of selecting which ministry or campaign your gift goes to!
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Give by Mail
Check payable to Calvary-St. George’s
61 Gramercy Park N FL 2
New York, NY 10010
GIVING FAQ'S
Is my stewardship pledge the same as my capital campaign pledge?
No, these are two separate pledges. Your stewardship pledge is annual, and goes to help us cover our operating costs. It pays for ministry expenses such as: salaries, Sunday School material, and the choir. This is the most important financial pledge you can make at Calvary-St. George's. Your capital pledge is an aspirational gift paid over three years, which goes to the building restoration. We would be happy to set up an appointment to discuss that gift with you.
What is a stewardship pledge?
A pledge is financial commitment to the church in the upcoming year. This helps us know what to expect in our budget and plan our ministry year.
Who should pledge?
EVERYONE! Whether you’re new to the parish or a longtime parishioner, whether you worship online or in-person, you are called to pledge
How much should I pledge for stewardship?
10% of your income is a common starting number, which comes from the Biblical teaching of the tithe. For many, this is a great starting point and for others this is a goal to reach.
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In 2025, we are looking to increase our number of pledging units to 150. This would reflect the tremendous growth of our congregation’s community and commitment to our mission of sharing the Gospel. We invite everyone who attends Sunday service to consider becoming a pledger, especially those who are new to our parish. Any amount helps us maintain our annual cost of operations.
Where does the stewardship money go?
100% to ministry.
This includes worship and music, youth and family, education and community programs, and the clergy and staff who make it happen.
How do I fulfill my stewardship pledge?
You can fulfill your pledge in 2026 by scheduling automatic payments on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly basis using Realm. You can use credit or debit card or withdraw directly from your bank account.
You can also fulfill your pledge by mailing a check, or dropping off a check or cash in the offering box on Sundays. Make sure you put it in an envelope with your name on it!
THE MUHLENBERG FUND, INC.
The Muhlenberg Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)3 with the express purpose of raising money for the restoration of two architectural treasures: Calvary Church and St. George's Church. The fund is designed to ensure the buildings continue to operate as beautiful spaces to gather people from all over the City. Whether it be the Soup Kitchen serving hot lunches, one of the many weekly A.A. meetings, or a community gathering, four out of five people served at Calvary-St. George’s are not members of the congregation. All donations to the fund will be used specifically for building restoration and renovations.
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Everyone is welcome to become a Friend of Muhlenberg, regardless of religious belief or affiliation – you do not have to be a member of the congregation. A Friend of Muhlenberg is one who actively shares in the vision of restoring and preserving these buildings as the significant architectural masterpieces they are, and to continue their historic role in our city.
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Please see below to learn more about the founding of this fund and giving tiers.
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Contributor
Less than $1,000
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Conservator
$2,500 up to $4,999
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Visionary
$15,000+
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Friend
$1,000 up to $2,499
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Preserver
$5,000 up to $14,999
What do I get for being involved?
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Acknowledgement in the Annual Friends of Muhlenberg Report.
Who was William Muhlenberg?
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The Reverend William Augustus Muhlenberg became the first pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion in 1844. Muhlenberg was a visionary with a significant impact on American education. He founded St. Luke's Hospital in 1846 and the Woman’s Hospital in the State of New York in 1855. He lit the first Christmas tree in church for poor children in 1847. He donated books from his personal library to the New York Free Circulation Library leading to the New York Public Library Muhlenberg Branch named in his honor in 1906. After the consolidation of the three local parishes in 1975, Holy Communion was decommissioned as a church and sold, later becoming the Limelight Nightclub.
What is the historical significance of these landmarks?
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Erected in 1846, both Calvary and St. George’s Churches are prime examples of Gothic Arts and early Romanesque Revival architecture. Calvary Church marks the birthplace of the spiritual principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, the site of Eleanor Roosevelt’s baptism, and a setting in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence. St. George’s Church was the musical home to Harry T. Burleigh, the first African-American composer acclaimed for his concert songs and adaptations of African-American spirituals, and home to J.P. Morgan, the well-known American financier.