Become a Steward

Stewardship is how we come together to support the life, ministries and future of St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church. It is a prayerful commitment to offer our time, talents and treasures in gratitude for the many blessings God has entrusted to us.

Through stewardship, we help our parish proclaim the Orthodox Christian faith, serve those in need and keep Christ at the center of our homes, families and community.

Everyone has something meaningful to offer. Whether you volunteer your time, share your talents, make a financial contribution or participate in the ministries of the Church, your involvement strengthens our entire parish family.

What Is Stewardship?

Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church is located in Palatine, Illinois, serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Founded in 1974, our parish ministers to everyone and invites all people to experience the richness of Orthodox Christian worship and community life.
Much like the welcoming and accessible approach reflected on Willow Creek’s “Get Involved” page, our desire is to help you feel at home quickly and discover meaningful ways to connect—at your own pace.

A steward prayerfully offers:

  • Time by participating in worship, parish life, service and ministry
  • Talent by sharing personal skills, knowledge and abilities
  • Treasure by financially supporting the Church and its mission
  • Stewardship is a personal commitment between each individual or family and God. Every offering, regardless of its size, is valuable and helps continue the work of Christ through His Church.

How Stewardship Supports Our Church

Financial resources are a necessary tool for ministry. Every act of giving helps St. Nectarios provide worship, pastoral care, education, fellowship and service throughout the year.

Your stewardship commitment helps our parish:

  • Provide regular worship services and Holy Sacraments
  • Offer pastoral guidance, counseling and spiritual support
  • Visit parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound or in need
  • Assist individuals and families experiencing hardship
  • Serve the community beyond the walls of our church
  • Support our clergy, staff and ministry leaders
  • Develop spiritual, educational, youth and fellowship ministries
  • Maintain and improve our church buildings and property
  • Support the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
  • Share the Orthodox Christian faith with future generations

Your generosity makes these ministries possible.

Give Your Time and Talents

There are many ways to participate in the life of St. Nectarios beyond financial giving.

Throughout the year, volunteers are needed to assist with ministries, events, educational programs, community outreach, administrative projects and parish activities. You may have professional knowledge, creative abilities, organizational skills or simply a willingness to help.

Every contribution matters.

To learn about current volunteer opportunities or offer your time and talents, please contact the Parish Office at (847) 358-5170.

Piece by Piece: Stewarding God’s Gifts Together

Christ’s Gospel and teachings are like pieces of a puzzle. Each one reveals an important part of God’s greater plan for humanity. Individually, they offer wisdom and guidance. Together, they form a complete picture of salvation, love and truth.

As stewards of God’s gifts, we are called to bring these teachings to life through the offering of our time, talents and treasures.

Each contribution may seem small on its own, but when joined with the contributions of others, it becomes part of something much greater.

The image of Saint Nectarios in our stewardship campaign is intentionally incomplete. Each member of our parish represents one piece of the image, connected to every other member of our community.

When we participate and work together, the full picture of our parish comes to life. Without each piece, our ministries cannot reach their full potential.

Together, piece by piece, we continue the work and mission of St. Nectarios.

Ways to Give

There are several convenient ways to make your stewardship contribution to St. Nectarios.

Online giving provides a secure and convenient way to make a one-time contribution or establish recurring monthly stewardship.

To begin a new stewardship commitment, visit:

nectarios.info/stewardship

To change your giving amount, update your payment method or access available tax documents, visit:

nectarios.info/pushpay

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Recurring monthly stewardship contributions will continue until you update or cancel them.

Please make checks payable to:

Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church
133 S. Roselle Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Please include “Stewardship” in the memo line when appropriate.

St. Nectarios accepts American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Credit card contributions may be made securely online or by contacting the Parish Office at (847) 358-5170 for assistance completing a stewardship card.

Please do not send credit card information through regular email.

Gifts of stock provide another way to support the ministries and mission of St. Nectarios. Stock donations may be made securely through our Pushpay giving platform.

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Cryptocurrency donations may also be made securely through our Pushpay giving platform.

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Questions About Stewardship?

Our Parish Office will be happy to assist you with making a stewardship commitment, updating an existing contribution or learning more about opportunities to offer your time and talents.

Parish Office: (847) 358-5170
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thank you for your generosity, your participation and your commitment to the life and future of St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church.