As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with deep gratitude for the many ways our community has come alive. It has been inspiring to witness the reinvigoration of our church, creating a vibrant and welcoming spiritual home for all. Together, we’ve seen significant growth—both in our numbers and in our ministries—and we are especially grateful for the dedication of our leaders, who have worked so hard to help make these moments possible.
We are also thankful for the ongoing commitment of each and every one of you. Your support ensures that we continue to grow in meaningful ways—whether through youth ministry, outreach, music, or Bible study. It is because of you that St. Stephen’s is a place where all can find fellowship and nourishment in their spiritual journey.
As we prepare for our Annual Stewardship Campaign, we are writing to humbly request your support for St. Stephen’s in 2025. We’ve accomplished so much together in a relatively short time under Rev. Matt’s leadership, but there is still much to be done to sustain this momentum. In particular, we need to ensure that we have the tools and resources to effectively serve our entire parish family and meet the growing needs of our congregation in a sustainable way.
One of our key goals for this year’s campaign is to hire an Associate Rector, which will allow us to expand our ministries and offer even more opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and outreach. This new role will help us provide enhanced pastoral care, grow our youth programs, and strengthen our efforts in faith formation, ensuring that every member of St. Stephen’s continues to thrive in their faith journey.
In the coming weeks, you will receive more information about our Stewardship goals and the events and activities we’ve planned to accompany this campaign. I invite you to join us in any way you can—whether through participation in these events, offering your prayers, or helping to spread the word. Together, we can ensure that St. Stephen’s continues to be a place where all who seek to grow in faith, service, and community are welcomed with open arms.
As we embrace the season of giving together, we invite you to prayerfully consider making a pledge for 2025. Your generous support will be crucial in helping us bring this vision to life and ensuring the continued vitality of our church. Thank you for your commitment to St. Stephen’s—both now and in the future.
With deep gratitude,
The Stewardship Committee
It is hard to believe that I have only been here at St. Stephen’s for just over a year! What a joyful year it has been. Together, we’ve witnessed new growth, seen the renewal of our infrastructure, and heard the laughter of children in worship. These are signs of God’s faithfulness and the vibrancy of our community.
But as we look forward, we also face an important crossroads. St. Stephen’s is a large and thriving congregation, and it is clear that we need more resources to serve everyone well. Our Vestry has made the hiring of an Associate Rector for Faith Formation a top priority. This position will allow us to deepen our ministry, expand our programming, and offer more pastoral care to our growing community.
This is where you come in. With your support, we can make this vision a reality. We are asking each family to consider increasing their pledge by $86/month. If each of us takes this step, we will have the resources to bring on an Associate Rector and continue to grow our programs for all ages.
By investing in this ministry, you are helping ensure that St. Stephen’s remains a place of spiritual growth, a hub for service in our community, and a place where future generations can find their way to God’s love.
Please prayerfully consider your pledge and how God is calling you to contribute to the work of St. Stephen’s. We ask that all pledges be submitted by December 1st so we can plan with confidence for the year ahead.
On behalf of the Vestry and the Stewardship Committee, thank you for your ongoing faithfulness and generosity. Together, we are building a vibrant future at St. Stephen’s.
Rev. Matt
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