Dear Christ Church Family,
It seems like just yesterday that we were in the midst of our beloved Parish’s Bicentennial celebration in 2025. That year was full of excitement, celebration, reflection, memorial, and a look to the future of our Church. As I have reflected on last year and the success that we had during our 2026 Stewardship Campaign, I am filled with hope and excitement as we kick off our 2027 Campaign. It is my honor and privilege to serve as this year’s chair once again, and I look forward to connecting with all of you in the coming weeks.
This year’s guiding scripture for the Campaign is from I Chronicles 29:14 which reads, “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” What a good reminder from scripture that all we have is from God, and it is our faithful response to give back to support the ministry of our church.
Each one of us is blessed with the modern comforts that our society affords us, and it is hard to imagine how different life was when this verse was written. How different it must have been to give back a portion of what you had in that day when survival was much more tenuous. I encourage all of you to prayerfully reflect on how you can support the Church in the coming year and make a pledge of faith. Dare I say, make a pledge that stretches you beyond your comfort zone.
In the coming weeks, you will hear from the Stewardship Committee and others as we talk about what it means to us to financially commit to the church. Not only are these commitments critical to the mission of the church to support our congregation, but they also are a reflection of our faith and a way to honor God. If you are so moved and inclined, please consider fulfilling your pledge by making monthly or quarterly tithes. This is a tremendous help to the Vestry as they work tirelessly to ensure our Church can make good on its commitments to our staff, congregation, and community at large.
Blessings and peace,
Andy Jones
Stewardship Chairman
The Rev. Cynthia C. Knapp
Rector