{"id":54,"date":"2023-10-30T13:48:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T12:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kw2.ddev.site\/church-tax-getting-things-done\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:09:56","slug":"church-tax-getting-things-done","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kirche-wirkt.ch\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Church helps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"indy-block-video\">\n  <video id=\"responsiveVideo\" width=\"100%\" autoplay loop muted playsinline>\n    <source\n      src=\"https:\/\/kirche-wirkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kirchensteuer-wirkt_EN_Desktop_schmaler.mp4\"\n      type=\"video\/mp4\"\n      data-desktop=\"https:\/\/kirche-wirkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kirchensteuer-wirkt_EN_Desktop_schmaler.mp4\"\n      data-mobile=\"https:\/\/kirche-wirkt.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Kirchensteuer-wirkt_EN_Mobile.mp4\">\n    Ihr Browser unterst\u00fctzt kein HTML5-Video.\n  <\/video>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"indy-block-slider\">\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/unpkg.com\/@dotlottie\/player-component@latest\/dist\/dotlottie-player.mjs\" type=\"module\"><\/script>\n  <div class=\"container-xxl position-relative\">\n    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-inner\">\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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Our social services are aimed at them, because serving our community is our first and fundamental duty.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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At home, they don&#8217;t always have these opportunities.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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This participation strengthens people as individuals.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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This is the best foundation for successful integration. Countless initiatives enrich our togetherness.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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We promote climate protection and sustainability measures.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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We support and promote educational institutions, training and further education programmes and information events.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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The churches in the canton of Zurich are solemn places. But our activities are not limited to the churches.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item\">\n                    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-item-top\">\n            <?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 28.0.0, SVG Export Plug-In . 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Only consensual action will lead to viable decisions, which in turn will lead to well-run and sustainable services.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-previous-arrow\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"indy-block-slider-next-arrow\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<button id=\"scroll-down\" class=\"scroll-down-slider\"><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"indy-block-teaser\">\n  <div class=\"container-xxl\">\n   <h2 class=\"teaser-title col-lg-5\">\n     Why church tax?\n   <\/h2>\n   <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\n     <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-3 col-12\">\n       <div class=\"teaser-left\">\n         <a class=\"teaser-left-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kirche-wirkt.ch\/en\/statements\/\"><h2 class=\"teaser-left-title\">Statements<\/h2><\/a>\n       <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-6 col-12 order-lg-0 order-first\">\n       <p class=\"teaser-middle\">We help those who need it most. The Catholic Church in Zurich is investing around 50 million francs in welfare projects and organisations to support people in difficulty. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWe are there where people seek us. We offer our time and a sympathetic ear to all those in need. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWe accompany people through the highs and lows of life \u2013 from the first moment to the very last. The Catholic Church takes part in the important stages of people\u2019s lives. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOur doors are open \u2013 to everyone and at all times. 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