Appeal

Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Presiding Bishop Curry & Diocesan Bishop Matt Gunter

The Bishop’s Appeal offers opportunity to support the work of our diocese by providing resources for leadership and vitality in congregations and through initiatives that transform lives.

The Appeal

to raise support for the ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac. Your generous support helps sustain our work empowering the Church’s mission and ministry.

Goal progress

as of October 31, 2019

Vital Congregations: $12,502.78 exceeding $10,000 goal
Prayer & Worship: $19,773.56 exceeding $7,500 goal
Missionary Church: $22,698.87 exceeding $10,000 goal

Vital Congregations

HEALTHY COMMUNITY WITH SPIRITUAL STRENGTH

funding initiatives and programs to assist congregations to become as healthy and vital as they are able.

$10,000 goal
$12,502 exceeded

Prayer and Worship

PRACTICING JESUS’ WAY OF LOVE

funding the Way of Love Revival on Saturday, October 26, with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.

$7,500 goal
$19,773 exceeded

Missionary Church

OUR COMPANION DIOCESE

funding development and support cyclone recovery in our Companion Diocese of Masvingo, Zimbabwe.

$10,000 goal
$22,699 exceeded

Your Gift

Your gift to the Annual Bishop’s Appeal may be made online or by check sent to the Diocesan Office. You may specify if the contribution is for one, two or all three of appeal goals. An acknowledgement will be sent and your gift may be tax deductible. The Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Give from an IRA Charitable Rollover
Those 70½ or older may make a contribution directly from an IRA by transfer of up to $100,000 a year to charities of your choice. The gift is not taxable income and counts toward minimal distribution requirements.

Give a gift of stock
A tax-deductible contribution using appreciated stock may be made to the Diocese.

For a rollover or stock gift, contact Matthew at the Diocesan Office (920-830-8866) to discuss.

Many thanks to the Bishop and staff for the great programs, the energy, the evangelism, the tireless social media presence, the personal attention to parishes, and for spreading the good news of Jesus Christ far and wide.

A donor to the Annual Bishop's Appeal 2019