Ministries: Stewardship

Our Stewardship Commission is made up of individuals committed to the understanding that all that we are and all that we have are gifts from God, and that God calls us, first and foremost as Christians to be responsible stewards of all that we have received. Stewardship is not about money; it is about a way of life. Our purpose is to encourage and teach all our parishioners to use their time, talent and treasure for gospel work, in the service of God, the Church and the wider community. The commission defines, designs, plans and implements all our stewardship education programs, events and projects, and campaigns. We practice year-round stewardship with four seasonal emphases. We meet once or twice a quarter, usually on Mondays at 6 PM. If you feel the call to grow in your own stewardship or help others grow in theirs, please join this ministry.

SEASONAL STEWARDSHIP

TIME AND TALENT - OUR GIFTS FOR MINISTRY - Spring Quarter
Culminates in our annual Ministry Faire
Calls our members to pledge their gifts and skills to serve a ministry of the Church - Summer Quarter

THE ENVIRONMENT - CARE FOR THE WORLD AROUND US - Summer Quarter
Finding one or more projects where we might make an impact

TREASURE - OUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES - Fall Quarter
Culminates in our annual pledge campaign
Calls the members to proportional giving of their incomes to the Lord's work

OURSELVES - OUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING - Winter Quarter
Encourages the care of our bodies, our emotions and our relationships
Encourages refreshment, recreation, rest, relaxation and reconciliation

PLANNED GIVING STEWARDSHIP

LEGACY GIVING - Gifts that will continue to give
Trusts, bequests, real property
Endowments, either general or for specific purposes
Our planned giving officer will assist members of the congregation

END OF LIFE PLANNING - A gift of preparation for your family
Last things - Wills, Living wills, Powers of attorney, Medical directive, etc.
Memorial service pre-planning, final resting places
Church can provide services to accomplish these things
Plans can be safely kept by the Church

STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT MINISTRY

COMMISSION MEMBERS

No previous experience necessary

PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE - Assisting the planned giving officer and rector

LEGAL EXPERTISE

FINANCIAL PLANNING