Stewardship
A Letter from the Stewardship Co-Chairs
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
As we begin our Annual Pledge Campaign for 2027, we want to thank you for your faithful presence at St. Monica & St. James Episcopal Church. Our parish is blessed by every member of this community, and it is our prayer that grace continues to nourish and support you in your journey of faith.
This year, we begin our campaign grounded in a simple yet powerful calling: Uphold One Another in Love. These words remind us that the church is far more than a building or a place we gather on Sundays. It is a community we sustain together—through prayer, presence, service, and generosity. In the past year our community has:
● Welcomed new members and visitors to our worship and into parish life
● Opened our doors for a rummage sale that served our neighbors and raised money for outreach projects
● Volunteered at Grace’s Table, providing meals to unhoused & housing-insecure people
Every gift offered in support of St. Monica & St. James is an expression of that love. At the same time, sustaining our ministry requires our financial commitment. Our parish has operated with a deficit for the past two years. As we look toward 2027, increased pledge support will help us strengthen our financial foundation and continue the ministries our community values. Your generosity will enable St. Monica and St. James to continue as a place of welcome, hope, healing, and belonging for all who enter.
As we look toward the coming year, we want to increase the ways in which we can Uphold One Another In Love. We want to ensure that our ministries continue to reflect the presence of God in the lives of others. Nearly all of our parish members make an annual financial pledge. Some members tithe, committing ten percent of their income to the missions of our church. Others give proportionally by committing a certain percentage. Still others give as they are able. Financial giving can be an important part of our growth as disciples and our commitment to the life we share.
We ask you to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to support the life and ministry of our parish. If you already pledge, we ask you to consider whether you are able to increase your commitment for 2027. If you have not pledged before, we invite you to consider making a pledge this year. Every pledge, no matter the size, helps ensure that St. Monica & St. James fulfills its mission to love others as God first loved us. If you have any questions about what it means to pledge, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Join us in supporting our church's vision for the coming year. Click here to submit your pledge.
Faithfully,
SMSJ Stewardship Committee
Shawn Freeman (saf@mawn.com) and Catherine Stapleton (catherinestapleton13@icloud.com)
