Why we gather. Why we give.

As a church, we gather to worship God, to mark life milestones and transitions, to serve our broader community, to study, to grow, to grieve, to share sacred stories, to build a deeper community in our lives, and to undergird our lives in a deeper connection to God and others. In almost all of these times, we share food, friendship, laughter and sometimes tears. When the church gathers, whether in small groups or public worship celebrations, we seek to live out our faith in meaningful and intentional ways. No community and no gathering is perfect, and yet, in God’s love, we grow to be more loving, kind and humble. As we make this journey as a community of faith, we seek to live into the practices of compassion and grace.

All communities live by certain calendars, and in the church, this is the time of year when seek to reflect deeply on our gratitude to God and our commitment to this community through this practice of generous stewardship. Over the next few weeks, we invite you to thoughtfully and prayerfully consider how you will support the church’s ministries in 2023. On November 20, as we celebrate a Service of Thanksgiving, you will be invited to offer “Estimate of Giving” cards (or pledges) for the coming year.