Finance

The Mission Share Fund (MSF) consists of contributions from individual congregations of the Diocese of Los Angeles for the collective ministry of the Diocese. It provides for ministries that are best carried out at a diocesan level; funds outreach and formation, mission and congregational development, New Community ministries, stewardship and care; staffs the offices of Advancement, and Formation and Transition Ministry; maintains Episcopal facilities and grounds; and provides EDLA’s annual contribution to The Episcopal Church.

By contributing to the Mission Share Fund, each congregation takes part in the ministry of the whole Diocese, the church-wide program and the Anglican Communion. Each congregation is called to contribute fully to the Mission Share Fund.

Each congregation gives to the Diocese a percentage of income received from parishioners’ pledges and worship offerings, also known as normal operating income. Parishes are asked to give 15% of normal operating income, with a minimum level of 12%; mission congregations give 10% of pledge and plate income.

For assistance, email finance@ladiocese.org.

• MSF Standard of Giving
• Chancellor’s Memorandum re MSF Assessments
• MSF Relief Application
• Getting to 12%: a message from the Assessment Review Committee

Under Canon 6.03, each parish and mission must annually report the issuing insurer, policy number, effective and expiration dates, coverage limits, and any other information requested by the Treasurer of the Diocese.