Giving: A Way of Seeing

Giving: A Way of Seeing

Dear Potential Pledgers:

In my offering meditation yesterday, I referenced our annual stewardship campaign. As we prepare to set our 2024 budget, the Session prefers to have a snapshot of the revenue side of the ledger. While we receive limited revenue through fundraisers and facilities rental, the vast majority of our expenses are covered by regular member giving.

Each year I endeavor to create a theme and offer sermons and reflections on the spiritual benefits of generosity. But often it all seems like a strange game. The church leaders try to subtly persuade people to give more than they initially planned, and the members smile and say they’re