With the changing color of Fall also comes a time for reflection on our life here at Christ Church.  It has been a year of wonder and of gratitude and one that reminds us that, together, we can accomplish anything.

We Are Christ Church, Stronger Together

Our blessings are many.  Our own busy hands repaired the floor in the sacristy of the historic church and our resident project managers directed repairs to the steeple of the new Church.  Those same busy hands ensured that Cathy has the beautiful office that she so richly deserves, one that reflects her warm and welcoming heart.  The apartment has been completely transformed and will serve us well as an asset in our clergy search.  We continue to open our hearts and space to Trinity Orthodox Church and many recovery groups. The Knights of Panera and our women’s group meet weekly building spiritual growth and supporting one another as they navigate life. Our outreach and prayer shawl ministries bring comfort to others and bond us stronger to one another just by doing that work. Ladies lunch is a chance to come together, many of us bringing our friends into the warmth of our community. And, most importantly, we continue to stand together in faith and thanksgiving as we await our new clergy leader. Our worship community is strong.

These moments hold us and reflect our commitment to our God and this parish. Over the year we have discovered treasures and resiliency within ourselves that tie us ever stronger together.  But. as precious as all of this is to us, we realize a financial component is essential to continuing our mission here on Kings Highway. We need to plan for 2025 both spiritually and financially.

Thank you to all who have pledged in the past. If you haven’t pledged before, please consider pledging this year. If you have any questions about finance and general pledge process, please feel free to ask.

Please bring the enclosed pledge Card to Church on any Sunday to be placed in the collection plate.  If you prefer to send in your pledge, please use the enclosed envelope. We ask to receive all pledges by November 24^th so that we may complete the budgeting process. Plans for a special celebration are underway after the 10 am service on November 24^th.  Hope you will be able to join us.

With gratitude and thanks to all,

Linda Barth

Stewardship