An Act of Love

I heard Fr. Jacob’s sermon four times this past weekend. Each time, my favorite part was his comparing our stewardship pledges to a wedding registry. We give a wedding gift not out of obligation, but out of our love.

I heard this love as our stewardship captains spoke last weekend at each service. I heard of the specialness of our church, and how they want it to continue and grow—not only for themselves, but for future generations.

Thanks be to God, we are no longer in a postpandemic existential crisis—we are healthy and growing. But we do not have a large endowment to rest on. Every year, we must raise the funding to run the church. These funds come from you and from renting our spaces to outside groups. It’s as simple as that.

Our 2027 Stewardship campaign is off to a great start. Already, we have $182,400 in pledges. As your act of love for St. Bart’s, please prayerfully consider what you can pledge for 2027, and return your pledge card to our church office or submit your pledge online. We all thank you!

Mother Nina+