I want to share a simple truth with you!
Abundance grows where we choose to give. When we offer what we have — our time, our presence, our YES — we become part of a community
that lifts one another higher.
In our church community, shaped by God’s Love, this truth becomes even more powerful. We believe that God’s abundance is not something we hold tightly for ourselves.
It is something we create together— through courage, through solidarity, through the work of showing up for one another. Our giving is not charity; it is participation. It is our way of aligning ourselves with Jesus’ vision for justice, healing and collective flourishing.
When you make a pledge to support our annual programs, staff and the everyday operations of this community, you are doing far more than funding a budget. You are fueling ministries that challenge injustice. You are sustaining spaces where people find belonging and dignity. You are supporting conversations that stretch us, relationships that transform us, and commitments that remind us we are responsible for one another.
Your pledge becomes a counterweight in a world tilted by inequality.
This is the invitation before us today: To give boldly. To give joyfully. To give in a way that reflects the world we long for. Together, our generosity becomes a living testimony that God’s abundance is real — and that we are ready to share it.
Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant church community. Please consider increasing your donations by at least 10% to help us faithfully support this growth and meet rising needs.
Thank you for being part of this work, and for helping us build the kind of community where everyone is welcome!
— Shannon Peterson
On behalf of the Stewardship Team
Images: A Chosen Soul _DSW (top right) and Irewolede on Unsplash
