Make a donation.
ECA’s only source of funding is contributions from members and friends of our congregation. Thank you for your generosity in helping us carry out God’s mission and ministry!
At ECA, we believe Scripture teaches that everything we have is a gift from God - our minds, bodies, and our very breath. The appropriate response to God’s generosity is gratitude. From the time, talent, and treasure God has given us, we give back to God’s work through the church as faithful stewards of the resources we have been given. We also believe people have a spiritual need to give. Living in gratitude and generosity opens our hearts, fills us with joy, and adds meaning to our lives. Try naming five things for which you are grateful each morning!
The Episcopal Church in Almaden is a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Since you received no benefit as a result of your donation, your donation is fully tax deductible.
Donation opportunities for current causes:
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Episcopal Relief and Development - Middle East Fund
Your gift today helps us provide critical relief to those impacted by all-out war in the Middle East. In partnership with Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, Episcopal Relief & Development is procuring essential supplies like medicine, ICU equipment, fuel, food and psychological support for all people affected by the war.
On the morning of October 7, Hamas militants launched a coordinated attack on Israel; Israel declared war in response. The citizen death toll in both Israel and Gaza is catastrophic. Thousands have been injured and displaced. Alongside local partners, we’re stepping in with emergency support for people affected by this war. Make an urgent tax-deductible donation to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Middle East Fund today.
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Click on this link to directly donate to the on going Episcopal Relief and Development programs
Episcopal Relief & Development works with our partners worldwide to create lasting change in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease — and we are committed to demonstrating a measurable impact in three transformative program priorities: Women, Children and Climate.
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Episcopal Relief and Development - Helping Ukrainians
Click on this link to donate to Episcopal Relief and Development on helping Ukrainians
As violence escalates in Ukraine, over one million people have already fled the country — and the borders are flooded with many more people desperate to leave.
Our faith networks are currently on the ground in the border areas of Poland, Hungary and Romania, and we will continue to coordinate with them in order to help those who have been displaced. Specifically, our partner ACT Alliance is helping families on the Hungarian border, and our Anglican partners are mobilizing both an immediate and long-term response in Poland, Romania and Hungary.
Other Donation Options
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Annual Pledges
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~2 Cor. 9:7
Generosity is a spiritual practice which fosters the likeness of Christ within us. Giving puts God at the center of our lives and supports God’s work through the wider world. By planning ahead to give from what we have, rather than from what’s left over, we keep God as a priority in our life.
The biblical standard for giving is a tithe (10%). Many of us work toward this by giving a percentage of our income and increasing the percentage as we can each year. Based on pledges, the Finance Committee of ECA makes a budget for the coming fiscal year. However, you can begin pledging at any point during the year. Your pledge may also be raised or lowered due to unforeseen circumstances at any time. If you have questions about pledging to ECA, please contact the Rector. -
Specific Donations
Specific donations can be given to individual causes supported by the church. For instance, we sponsor the education of South Sudanese children exiled in Kenya, give aid to the needy in our community, help support Santa Maria Urban Ministry, and send money abroad for relief of natural disasters.
We also accept one-time donations to support the church as a whole (general fund) or specific ministries such as music or communication. If you’d like to contribute to a specific cause, please use one of the options below:
1) Use ECA’s PayPal account
2) Use your bank's online bill pay to send a check to The Episcopal Church in Almaden.
USPS mail your check: 6581 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA 95120
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Planned Giving
If you would like, it is possible to set up your will and/or trust to give a portion of your estate to ECA to leave a legacy. Many have given to ECA in this way to make a difference for the future. Planned giving is an opportunity for you to leave a legacy for ECA when you do your estate planning or updating. A gift can be given with stipulations for its use or unrestricted use. No amount is too small or large. It would be applied according to the ECA by-laws regarding gifts.
If you wish to make your gift to ECA @ 6581 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95120, Attention: Treasurer -
Corporate Donations
Many corporations have a matching program for giving to charity. Check with your business to see if they participate in such a program. This money usually comes with restrictions that it cannot be used for the operations of the church, but the funds may be used for community projects.