Finance

St Peters Episcopal Church

Townsend Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1HB

01592 206099

Finance in the Scottish Episcopal Church

The vast majority of Scottish Episcopal churches are self-supporting. Since we are part of a diocese, we must also contribute approximately 13% of our income to provide for the bishop and all the costs of administering the diocese. One of these costs is the help given to the few churches in the diocese that are struggling financially.
The costs of the rector's stipend, the contribution to the diocese, the maintenance of the church and rectory are met by the congregation of each church.

Mrs Judy Webster

Judy is the treasurer and gift aid convenor of St Peter's. Somehow she also finds the energy to serve on the social committee and take part in running the Sunday creche.

Direct giving

In St Peter's, Kirkcaldy, each member contributes either by envelope during the Sunday service, or by monthly standing order to the church's account.

Fund raising

The social and fund raising committee arranges different events each year. These include sales of cake, candy and books, a Christmas raffle, a silent auction etc. There is also a "100 Club" run by David Frew.

Hall and room rentals

Donations are received from groups who use the church hall. If anyone is interested in renting office space, we have also two smaller rooms equipped with modern furniture and telephone.
Advice about the availability of these facilities can be had from Alan Pattinson.

Renting of car park spaces

Donations are received from individuals who use the car park during the week. Each space is labelled "Permit Holder"except for four spaces which are reserved for church members. For information about car park rentals contact Maria Page.

The Millenium Fund

This was set up by Alan Pattinson in the year 2000 and is administered by a small committee. Donations to this fund are placed in a separate account which is intended to grow each year and form a permanent nest egg for St Peter's. Interest on the account may be withdrawn in exceptional circumstances but the capital cannot be touched.