A Church of England church in Haywards Heath
Ascension Church
Giving
WAYS TO GIVE
Every Gift Makes a Difference
Bank Transfer
Setting up a standing order (or making a one-off bank transfer) is the most cost-effective way to give.
Please contact us for our Ascension Church Bank details, or use Ascension's JustGiving page, accessible by clicking here, if you would like to make a donation.
Legacies
Leaving a gift in your will to your local church is one of the most valuable and lasting ways to continue supporting the mission and ministry in your community.
If you would like to know about leaving a legacy in your will to The Ascension, please contact us or see the Church of England webpages on legacies, accessible by clicking here.
We believe we have been
called to be generous
At Ascension Church, we believe we have been given a vision of generosity based on Matthew 10 v 8 "Freely you have received, freely give."
God, in Christ Jesus, has blessed us with true and abundant life. His call upon us is to freely give to others just as we have freely received from Him.
Firstly, this means being Christ-centred, spending time with Him, learning from Him, and receiving from Him.
Secondly, it also involves looking outwards, engaging with the people around us, passing on to them what we have received. Through our shared lives, we will be able to come alongside those in our community, bringing God's love and compassion to the needs of those around us.
Giving
Giving is not simply a collection we take, but an offering we make in response to our calling to be generous and to asking ourselves, “How much have I been blessed?” That question lies at the heart of our giving. Our response involves much more than money; it should also include how we honour God through everything we share, including money
Giving is not always easy, yet we hold onto these truths: God calls us to give (to tithe); we reap generously when we sow generously (2 Corinthians 9.6–7); and everything we give already belongs to God, entrusted to our care (see 1 Chronicles 29.11–13).
Gift Day
Gift Day is an annual event held in the Ascension which gives us a chance to pause and think about how we financially support the life and work of our church. It is an opportunity for anyone who wishes to make a one-off donation. It is also a time for those who give regularly to review their giving and consider whether they would like to change it. Gift Day this year is on Sunday, September 27th.
Our 2026 Gift Day Letter can be found by clicking here.
The gifts people give help our church continue to worship, care for one another and serve our wider community. We are grateful for every contribution, whatever its size, and for the many other ways people share their time and care.
Giving is entirely voluntary. There is no expectation that everyone can give, and everyone is equally welcome and valued, whether they give financially or not.