Our Stewardship Campaign this year will be held during the month of October as we enter a season of giving. Our theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember the greatest gifts are when we come together in purpose and mission. When we walk in love in the same direction, we can do many things. Each week there will be a Sunday bulletin reflection talking about the way others are walking in love.

In our Episcopal liturgy our priest quotes from Ephesians 5:2 to invite the offerings to be placed on the altar. “Walk in Love”, the offertory sentence begins “As Christ love us…..”. These words are said at a pivotal moment of our liturgy as we move from the reading of and response to the Word into the sacrament of Holy Communion. When we place our gifts on the altar – we bring our whole selves and share the best part of our love and labor.

As you consider what you will share with St. Anne’s for 2025, I invite you to give thanks for the many people who have walked with you in love, supported you in your faith and shared their many gifts. Our campaign will end on Sunday, October 27th, We will bring our pledge cards to the altar and place them in a basket at the end of the service and then celebrate together during a delicious brunch.

Before you fill out your pledge card, I ask that you pray about it and discern how God is calling you to share your gifts. Please let us know if you are interested in helping with our various ministries such as Outreach, Fellowship, Pastoral Care, Hospitality, Buildings and Grounds, Fundraising, Leadership and Stewardship (just to name a few needing your willingness to help).

Walking with you in Love,
Connie Archer, Stewardship Chair