Stewardship & Giving

Enrichment Gathering Invitation

 

Dearest Saint George Friends,

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It is a blessed and joyful time at Saint George! 

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Since the opening of our beautiful new sanctuary and children’s/youth space, we find ourselves abundantly blessed with faithful new members of all ages; a loving and vibrant community where all are welcome; expanded space for reverent worship and faith formation and inviting grounds and a refreshed labyrinth that helps us to connect with nature and our Creator. 

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Our Rooted in Faith, Growing to Serve Capital Campaign was launched September 8th when Bonnie introduced the campaign team at the worship services.  Now, it is my pleasure to share with you more information about the campaign and opportunities for you to be involved.

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• Capital Campaign and Annual Stewardship. 

The capital campaign funds repayment of our new church building loan and will run together with our annual stewardship campaign which funds St. George’s ministry and operating budget. 

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• Capital Campaign & Stewardship Goals. 

We are blessed with the generosity of members enabling us to pay all but a quarter of the construction expenses of our new church building.  Only $1 million plus interest remains.  The quicker we pay off this obligation, the more quickly we can focus our resources and energies on the ministry priorities in our 5-year ministry vision.  Our cornerstone goal is $500,000 which enables us to meet our loan obligation for the 3 years ending 2027 as well as a portion of the future amounts owed in 2028 – 2031.  Our dream goal is to raise $1 million to pay off the loan and shift our energies and funding to ministry needs in our strategic plan.

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The initial estimated operating budget is $320,000 - $325,000 and will be finalized once needed information is received from the diocese.  The operating budget covers expenses including clergy and lay staff salaries; church insurance and maintenance; worship/music/office supplies; various ministries and outreach; and our diocesan assessment.

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• Enrichment Gatherings. 

Members are invited to attend Enrichment Gatherings hosted through late October. 

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The purpose of the gatherings is to connect in smaller groups to grow in love and relationship with each other and to discuss how we envision growing as the body of Christ at Saint George.  Please note these gatherings are informational only.

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• The enrichment gathering will last about 2 hours and will be hosted either at the church or in a member’s home.  Home gatherings will host about 10 participants so that there is an opportunity to deepen relationships with each other whilst also sharing thoughts on Saint George plans. 

 

• At each gathering, there will be light refreshments and an opportunity for fellowship followed by a brief presentation, discussion and Q&A, and distribution of the capital campaign and stewardship packets.  Please note these gatherings are informational only and provide members with the information and documents needed to prayerfully consider their support. 

 

• Sign-up sheets with the date/time/location of the Enrichment Gatherings are in the Narthex to make it more convenient to schedule and attend.  The current available dates are:

 

• Sunday, October 6th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the church Narthex hosted by the Azizehs

 

• Tuesday, October 8th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Ceccato’s home

 

• Saturday, October 12th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Weissich’s home

 

• Sunday, October 13th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the church Narthex hosted by the Davolt Family with childcare available in the church nursery

 

• Wednesday, October 16th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Lopez’s home

 

• Sunday, October 20th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the church Narthex hosted by the Eakins

 

• Friday, October 25th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Gauthier’s home

 

• Wednesday, October 30th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the church Narthex hosted by Deglow.

 

• Please sign up as quickly as you can so the team can add additional gathering dates if needed. 

 

• If you are unable to attend one of these sessions please connect with us by using the link below.

 

• Giving Card Submission. 

Giving cards are welcome anytime following the Enrichment Gathering but no later than December 8th.  

There are 2 sections on the giving card – one for the capital campaign and the other for the annual stewardship campaign.

Thank you for supporting the ministry of Saint George by attending one of these events. 

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We are blessed with God’s loving grace.  Giving is our response of gratitude for God’s blessings bestowed on each of us.  Together we are one body in Christ doing God’s work and bringing blessings where needed.

 

Peace and blessings,

Sherry Maple

Capital Campaign Chair + Bishop’s Committee Member