Giving and Stewardship
Let everyone give according to what he determines in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
What is Stewardship?
Membership in the Orthodox Church begins at Baptism/Chrismation and continues throughout our life as we participate in the sacraments (or "mysteries") of the Church and as we continually offer ourselves to Jesus Christ. Part of membership in the Body of Christ is answering God's call to give back a portion of what we receive from Him. Filling out a Stewardship Commitment Card is making a commitment to give a portion of time, talent, and treasure back to God. Your stewardship commitment also allows us to create and sustain ministries that work to bring us closer to Jesus Christ and to spread the Gospel message.
Being a steward also means that, as a committed member of the Church, you can participate in parish assemblies that help us make decisions for the health and well-being of our parish. Our Archdiocese requires voting members to be over 18 years of age and committed stewards, who both fill out a Stewardship Commitment Card, and remain current through the year on their commitments. True membership in the Body of Christ involves living according to God's word and within His Church.
To complete your Stewardship commitment online, follow the links below. If you prefer to have a Stewardship Commitment Card mailed to you and/or fund your pledge by check or cash, please call the Church office for further assistance.
We are looking forward to another healthy and spiritually prosperous year. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family in abundance.
How Else Can I Give?
If you’ve already made a stewardship pledge and are looking for additional ways to give, we have a few other specific areas of need in our parish.
Altar Keeper Fund
Donating to our Altar Keeper Fund allows us to purchase necessary altar supplies, and update liturgical vessels when needed. Examples of items we purchase are: oil for lamps, incense, charcoal, Communion wine, candles, altar coverings, and supplies for the altar.
Accessibility Project
This project intends to provide handicap accessibility to the church and its facilities by building a ramp for street level access to the church, and an ADA lift for access to the Narthex and Social Hall. Help us make Orthodoxy accessible to all!