Stewardship 
Become A Member
Membership has its privileges...
When you join St. Augustine's, you join our family; an extended community of fellow Episcopalians who are warm, welcoming, and open-hearted. All are welcomed!
How do you become a member? It's easy! Join us for service, get a pledge card, and turn it in to the rector or to the office. For your convenience, you can also download a pledge card below and fill it out in advance.
Can't figure out what to give? Use the Proportionate Giving Chart to determine your pledge.
Take the first Step...
» Download a Pledge Card» Get the Proportionate Giving Chart
Stewardship in a down economy?
The Breton Group's Spring 2009 bulletin talks about stewardship, fundraising, the down economy and why giving is even more important... read more.
Stewardship Team
To view one of the team member bios, click on a name below. Or you can email the Stewardship Team.
Peter Reinke, Chairperson
Peter Reinke chairs the History Department at Head-Royce School in Oakland. He also serves as a trustee of the California State Teacher Retirement System. At. St. Augustine's, Peter is a vestry member and lector in addition to his duties on the Stewardship Committee. He is a lifelong Episcopalian and treasures the rich cultural history and friendly parishioners at the little red church.
Irma Opely
Bio coming soon.
David Romain
David is semi-retired from urban planning, energy conservation and a variety of community development activities. He is now a part-time teacher and has been on an intentional spiritual journey for most of his life, since high school.
Kathy Romain
Bio coming soon.
About Stewardship
Stewardship is about more than just donating money. It is a commitment of your time, talent and treasure. It is about the wise handling of all that God has given. It is a word that combines compassion, generosity, and responsibility. At St. Augustine's, we encourage our members to put their time and talents to good use. We believe that being good stewards helps ourselves, our community, and, of course, our planet.
What does stewardship have to do with membership? Everything. Stewardship and commitment is vital to the growth of our church and each members' lives. Stewardship is caring for the environment, assisting others, volunteerism, and giving back for all that God has granted to you.
While a "tenth" (or "tithe") is a usual guideline at other churches, we promote a deep individual soul search to guide your pledge. For your convenience, the "Proportionate Giving" chart can assist in making your decision. We then challenge you to build upon your giving each year.
Want to be a better steward of (God's) money?
How much could you give if you didn't have any debt? St. Augustine's offers Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. This 13-week course teaches participants how to get out debt, stay out of debt, and become better with finances. For more information, please visit our FPU page.
