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Episcopal Church

Stewardship

WHAT IS “STEWARDSHIP”?

Christian stewardship is grateful and responsible use of God’s gifts in the light of God’s purpose as revealed in Jesus Christ.  Stewardship teaches us that all that we have and all that we are is a gift from God.  God loves us and wants us to have all that we need to live a joyful and productive life.  Discerning and carrying out God’s purpose is the primary purpose of our own lives.  The gifts God has given us in time, talent & treasure (money) are to be used for that purpose.

Stewardship has also been defined as:

What I do, with all that I have, after I say, “I believe.”

and

Using the gifts God has given us, to do the work God is calling us to do.

 

What is “Stewardship” at Trinity Parish?

It is all of the above plus organizing to help individuals discern their mission and to provide guidance in the use of their resources in accomplishing it.  An organized Stewardship Commission led by the Vestry meets monthly or more often, as needed.  All are welcome and encouraged to serve on that commission.  Its vision and goals for Trinity parish are shown below.

Our Vision for Stewardship Ministry:

The implementation of a year-round stewardship program intended to:

~Educate our membership as to the real meaning of the word “stewardship”

~Share the good news of the many ministries available to trinity members

~Empower our members to identify ministries in which they can contribute their time, talent & treasures

~Encourage all our members to give freely of their time, talent & treasures, all gifts from God, as joyful response to God for all He has given us

Our Goals to Accomplish the Vision:

Develop a year-round plan for teaching our members about stewardship:

~Work with other Commissions to effectively apprise our members of the many ministries available to them

~Encourage the birth of new ministries as needs are identified, especially outreach ministries

~Help to identify individual members’ unique talents and move them to action

~Design and implement an effective Every Member Canvass that will increase our pledged income by at least 20% by 2008

~Educate our members as to the value of planned giving/legacy gifts

Burn The Mortgage Campaign

About a decade ago, Trinity parish raised a substantial sum of money through gifts, mostly, but also through longer term borrowings, in order to expand and improve our facilities.

The Vestry encourages our members to assist with the “BURN THE  MORTGAGE CAMPAIGN” begun earlier this year.  Checks may be made out to Trinity Episcopal Church, with Burn the Mortgage written on the memo section.  BURN TRINITY’S MORTGAGE envelopes may also be found in the pew racks.  Any money contributed through these envelopes is applied directly to the principal of the mortgage.  Progress on our loan reductions are regularly reported to the congregation through our monthly newsletter.

Trinity Sunday Collection Letter

2008 TRINITY STEWARDSHIP SUMMARY

Please remember to keep your pledges up to date.
 Thank you for your continued support of the many ministries of Trinity.