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Impact of your Gifts

Thanks to your generosity, Christ Church Cathedral continues to be an expression of God’s love for the world. We have delivered the kind of preaching, teaching, liturgy, music, and programs that change lives. It is your financial support that allows us to do all of this and more. And for that we are grateful.

There are many ways to make financial gifts to Christ Church Cathedral. We strive to make giving easy for the donor, whether through one-time cash gifts, recurring contributions, annual pledges, contributions of stocks, planned gifts, and more.


Every Member Canvass – Annual Fund

The Every Member Canvass (EMC) allows us to pledge our support for the Cathedral's work each year. Pledging is easy and can be done online.


Online Giving Options

You’re invited to contribute to various funds at the Cathedral at any time through our secure online giving options. Using a credit card, debit card, or bank account, you can set up a one-time or recurring gift with our online giving form.

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Make a one-time gift or set up a recurring gift using PayPal:

Text to Give

Text the word “Give” to 888-998-1634. You’ll receive a text in response from, then follow the steps in the link.


Other Giving Options

Cash or Check Donations

Donations of cash or check are graciously accepted. These gifts can be placed in the offering plate during worship services, dropped off in the Cathedral offices, or mailed to 1117 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002. Checks or money orders should be made out to Christ Church Cathedral. To receive credit for cash donations, an envelope with donor name noted is required.

Credit Cards

Simplify your giving by authorizing an automated transfer of funds for your regular giving to Christ Church Cathedral. These transfers are made on the 16th of each month via credit card. Simply fill out the “Authorization Form” available in the church office, or download the form here: Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF).

Submit the form in person or via mail to the attention of the Finance Office. Once we receive your form, we will contact you to confirm the information. You may discontinue the debits at any time. You may also set up automatic payments through Automatic Billpay within your financial institution. Or set up recurring payments with the online giving form.

Gifts of Stock & Securities

Stock may be donated to Christ Church Cathedral by transferring investments to our account at Raymond James and Associates. Please read and share with your broker these transfer instructions (PDF).

Please let us know if you are planning to give a stock gift, so we can ensure it gets allocated and accredited properly.

Retirement Accounts

If you are 70½ years or older, you can make a direct gift from your retirement account to Christ Church Cathedral. Congress has made permanent the IRS provisions that allow donors who are 70½ years or older to make direct transfers of up to $100,000 each year from their IRAs to a charity without incurring any income tax on the amounts transferred. Additionally, a direct transfer from a retirement account to a charity will satisfy the minimum distribution requirements to the extent of the amount of the gift. If you file a joint return, your spouse can also have a QCD and exclude up to $100,000. See your accountant, investment advisor, or tax professional for more information on if you qualify.

Donor Advised Funds

Christ Church Cathedral is a qualified tax-exempt organization able receive gifts from Donor Advised Funds.

Contact Chief Operating Officer and Minister for Stewardship Karen Kraycirik if you have questions or need more information about ways to give.

If you have questions about automatic payments set up through our Finance Office,
contact Financial Administrator Peggy Beltrami.


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Karen Kraycirik
Chief Operating Officer & Minister for Stewardship
713-590-3338 

    Karen Kraycirik

    Chief Operating Officer & Minister for Stewardship
    713-590-3338 |

    Karen was born and raised in Dallas, but after several years in Houston she has come to fully appreciate the Southwest Texas lifestyle and humidity. She studied at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007. Karen began attending services at the Cathedral in 2013, and was baptized and confirmed in the spring of 2014. In previous professional roles, she has developed a broad set of skills with a focus on event planning and customer service. When not at work, Karen enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her Boston terrier.

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    Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral. We are glad to welcome you to this diverse and vibrant community of faith. Since 1839, we have been a witness to downtown Houston through worship, learning and loving service. We hope that you’ll find inspired preaching, teaching, and worship, and become part of our Cathedral community.

    The Cathedral is open and affirming for people of all races, ages, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome to know God and one another here.

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    Stewardship and Giving: Support Cathedral Ministries

    Generously responding to God’s gifts is a reflection of spirituality and recognition that we are the stewards of his bounty. It is a way of life — something we do day in and day out.

    There are many ways to make financial gifts to support the ministries, pastoral care, education, vitality, and growth of Christ Church Cathedral. We are grateful to donors who graciously make one-time gifts, annual pledges, ongoing planned giving, and who find other ways to offer their help forwarding the work of our ministries.

    Learn more about how you can get involved and support the Cathedral, or offer your time as a volunteer.

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