Give

Why Give?

God asks us to share our time, talent and treasure. A life of generosity is at the root of Christianity. We encourage you to think about what a meaningful gift would be for you.

When you give to St. Paul’s you help fund our ministry in the community, our worship, and the staff that supports our community as we strive to be God’s hands and feet in the world.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support.

100th Anniversary Campaign

St. Paul’s aspires to have our physical property reflect our values: welcome, inclusion, acceptance and belonging. Our parish leadership has identified a project list designed to allow our parish home to extend a sense of these values to everyone. The list includes refurbishing St. Margaret’s Garden, overhauling our 30-year-old elevator, improvements to our well-used kitchen, installing a permanent ramp to enter our worship space, continued restoration of stained glass, updates to the electronics of our pipe organ, updates to our sound systems, renovations to bathrooms, and other items.

Learn More about the Campaign

Giving and Stewardship 2026

Each year, St. Paul’s asks parishioners to say how much they are going to give the parish over the next year. This is called a pledge. Some parishioners set up a recurring gift online -- this counts as a pledge too! St. Paul’s relies on parishioners to make a pledge or a recurring gift so that we can keep the lights on, celebrate the Eucharist, work with our community partners, pay staff, and run all the programming that the parish depends on. Your pledge or recurring gift keeps St. Paul’s running.

Stewardship 2026

Food Pantry

Thank you for prayerfully considering a donation to the South Hills Food Pantry, which benefits neighbors in need across our region. Please click on the button below to make your contribution.

Food pantry

Ways to Give

All donations to St. Paul’s are tax-deductible. Donations may be made, and pledges paid, in the following ways:

Cash

You may pay your pledge through placing cash in a designated envelope in the collection plate on Sunday.

Check

You may pay your pledge through placing a check in the collection plate on Sunday or through the mail.

Online Bill Pay or ACH Withdrawal

Many St. Paul’s parishioners pay their pledges through online bill pay. To set up online bill pay, click here.

Credit Card

You can make one-time or recurring payments through the St. Paul’s website. Please know St. Paul’s pays a credit card transaction fee for this method which reduces the impact of your gift. Please visit our online giving page for more details.

From an IRA, or 401k, or Other Retirement Account

There are certain tax benefits in making a contribution to St. Paul’s directly from a retirement account. If you donate to St. Paul’s via your retirement account, make sure to send the name of your 401k or IRA financial institution to the Church office so the donation is correctly recorded to your giving history.

Matching Gifts

Some companies have matching gift programs. If you or your spouse are affiliated with such a company, please forward the company’s matching gift form to the parish office.

Securities

Donating securities that have appreciated in value and have been held for more than twelve months may offer tax advantages. Please consult your tax attorney or financial consultant to determine the best way to make such a gift. Instructions on how to donate securities to St. Paul’s can be obtained from the Church office.

Real Estate

Real estate that has been held for more than twelve months and has appreciated in value may be donated to the church with the same tax advantages as gifts of securities.

Donate a Vehicle

If you would like to donate your vehicle to St. Paul’s, we work with the non-profit CARS. Please find the St. Paul’s CARS donation page here.

Please remember St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in your estate planning.

More information about Planned Giving at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church can be obtained through the Church office.

Endowment Fund

The St. Paul’s Endowment Fund is the cornerstone of a long-range program to provide future financial stability for the parish. It is created through bequests of money and property. Once, invested, the bequests provide income for the special needs of the parish and designated programs.

How can I make a commitment to the Endowment?

Are you interested in growing the Endowment for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA to assure its long term future? If so, why not consider the following options:

  • Name the Endowment as a beneficiary in you Will. To do this, we suggest that you consult with you attorney, and name the Endowment as a beneficiary, either for a stipulated amount, or as a percentage of any remaining funds after all final expenses are settled.
  • Consult with your financial advisor and stipulate a portion of your investments to Transfer on Death (TOD) to the Endowment.
  • Donate a periodic amount in either cash or appreciated stocks to the Endowment.Consult with your financial advisor and have him assist you with this transaction.
  • Make a one time cash or stock donation to the Endowment.

If you decide to name the Endowment in your will (or decide to stipulate the Endowment as a TOD beneficiary), and provide the Endowment Trustees with a letter indicating that you have done so, you will be honored with membership in the St. Paul’s Legacy Society.

Any cash or stock donation will entitle you to be honored with membership in the St. Paul’s Legacy Society.

Checks may be made out to “The Endowment Fund of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon.”

The Endowment is regulated by a “Gift and Endowment Policies and Procedures” dated June 13, 2005. A copy of this document is available to any person who is interested in the Endowment for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Lebanon, PA.

Grants from the Endowment Fund are made from returns generated from the funds principal. The goal is to build the fund’s principal so that sufficient returns can be generated to allow grants to be made for the parish’s special needs.

Distributions from the Endowment Fund are budgeted annually, based on the expected Total Return of the funds. Total Return is the sum of interest income, dividends, and capital appreciation. The stated intent is to withdraw funds at a level (generally 5%) which will preserve the original principal of the the Fund.

If you have any questions, please contact the church office.

Planned Giving

Gifts of this nature allow you to pass along what you value about St. Paul’s and make it possible long into the future. By making a donation now, or by including St. Paul’s in your will or other forms of deferred giving, you can have a great impact on the life and vitality of St. Paul’s years from now.

Consider giving to:

  • The Legacy Fund: This is the preferred designation for planned gifts. Your gift becomes part of long-term investments that provide the most flexibility for use at a later date. The Vestry established this fund so that future parish leaders can have a reliable, on-going source of revenue and an added ability to respond to the needs of their time.
  • The St. Paul’s Endowment Fund: This older fund was established in this past to meet very specific needs and designated programs in the parish. Its use is more restrictive than the general Legacy Fund. Details about the intentions of this fund are available from the parish office.


For any planned or estate giving, you are encouraged to first consult an attorney and financial advisor. If you have questions or need assistance in taking these steps, contact the parish office at (421)531-7153×10. A team of knowledgeable and qualified parishioners can provide you with more insight.

Service Times

We livestream our services on Sundays at 10:45 am. Click here to watch on Facebook.

Sundays and Saturdays

  • Saturday, 6pm*, Old St. Luke’s, 330 Old Washington Pike Carnegie, PA 15106
  • Sunday, 8am, Chapel, no music
  • Sunday, 8:45am with contemporary music led by worship band
  • Sunday, 10:45am, with Chancel Choir and Organ
*Saturday 6PM service moves locations throughout the year. Spring and Fall, Old St. Luke’s, Scott Township; Winter, St. Paul’s Sanctuary; Summer, outside in St. Margaret’s Garden.

Wednesdays (re-starting on September 9)

  • 11 a.m. in the church, short service with music

Summer Worship Hours

Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day Weekend

  • Saturday, 6pm, St. Margaret’s Garden (rain location: Sanctuary)
  • Sunday, 8am, Chapel, no music
  • Sunday, 9:45am, with music and pull-out Children’s Chapel