Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to promote spiritual growth and strengthen faith. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed.
The ministries and work of St. Basil are supported 100% by your donations. Please take a minute and fill out the form linked below to be come a steward of St. Basil and support the work we're doing. You can also make a one time donation!
How much should my Stewardship pledge be? There is no minimum amount to be a Steward, but consider all that God has done for you and His abundant blessings. The Scriptural Model is to tithe 10% of our income to our God. Prayerfully consider what is possible for you and your family. Many of our Stewards strive to offer 3% of their yearly income.
Stewardship Payment Options
Personal Check
Download and print your 2025 stewardship form here!
Bring/Mail a Check to the Church Office
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
733 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
ATTN: Stewardship
Online Payments
If you'd like to fill out your 2024 stewardship form and pay your stewardship online, you can CLICK HERE
Or, through your Online Banking set up either a one time or recurring payment to the Church. This does not incur any fees and is a simple way to set up your Stewardship. Your Bank will mail a check to the Church each month if you so designate. This is a free service that most banks offer.
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church
733 S. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60607
ATTN: Stewardship
QuickPay/ Zelle
Through your Online Banking set up either a one time or recurring payment to the Church through Zelle or a similar program. Your bank will ask you for the email of the Church: payments@stbasilchicago.org and/or the Church Phone Number (312) 243-3738. This does not incur any fees and is a simple way to set up your Stewardship. This is a free service that most banks offer.
PayPal or Credit Card
If you wish to pay by credit card, you can manually make a one-time payment with Paypal or call the Church office at (312) 243-3738 to give your credit card information to the Church Secretary who will run your credit card for the amount and the frequency you choose.
PLEASE BE AWARE: The Church will be assessed a 2-3% usage fee for every Credit Card Transaction. This means that if you pay $100 towards your Stewardship with a credit card, the Church will only receive $97. We encourage Stewards to use one of the other three options if possible to maximize your full donation to the Church.
CLICK HERE TO PAY STEWARDSHIP USING PAY PAL
A Year-End Charitable Giving Tip – If you have benefited from the significant gains in the stock market this year, consider making a gift of appreciated stock to St. Basil! Consult your financial advisor and ask about the potential tax benefits of a gift of stock to St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church.
