The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
Supporting Our Parish Family
A Faith Worth Giving For
The churches of St Mary and St Matthew have stood through the years because people like you stepped forward to support them. Not through subsidies or external help—but through the generosity of faith-filled hearts.
We give not because we must, but because we love. Love for the Lord, for our church, and for the generations to come.
“All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own have we given you.” – 1 Chronicles 29:14
Why Regular Giving Matters
📋 Plan for the Future
Helps us budget wisely and care for our buildings.
🎉 Sustain Ministry
Supports worship, outreach, and children’s work.
🙌 Offer Welcome
Provides hospitality and a spiritual home.
Ways to Give
Parish Giving Scheme (PGS)
- Safe, regular giving by Direct Debit
- Includes Gift Aid (if you're a UK taxpayer)
- Option to increase giving with inflation
- Start, stop or change anytime
Give via the Parish Giving Scheme
Other Ways to Give
- Standing Order / Bank Transfer: contact us for details
- Card or Cheque in Church: card readers & collection plates available
- Cheque: payable to "St Mary’s and St Matthew’s PCC"
The Parish Office, 99 Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2NY - Legacies & Bequests: a lasting gift for the future — learn more here
Gift Aid
If you're a UK taxpayer, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give—at no cost to you.
Click here to complete a Gift Aid form online, or speak to someone in church.
Becoming a Steward
- Prays regularly for the parish
- Gives faithfully according to their means
- Offers time and talents in service
No pressure—just an invitation to grow in faith and commitment.
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you'd like to talk about giving, or need help setting something up, we're here to help.
Email: office@smam.org.uk
Phone: 01784 259093
Or speak to a Churchwarden after any service.
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Registered Charity (England & Wales)
no. 1203323
The Church is a Field Hospital for Sinners.
We emphasise sacramental worship (the Mass or Holy Eucharist) celebrated in a traditional Anglo‑Catholic style,
with strong orthodox teaching and preaching, supportive pastoral care,
a caring parish family, and responsibility to our community and the greater world.
Address
The Parish Office,
99 Church Road,
Ashford, TW15 2NY
Phone
+44 1784 259093
Email
office@smam.org.uk
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