Stewardship

Dear Members of Saint Luke Parish,

As a member of this church (or when you've simply been around long enough to be one of us) you will be invited to contribute your time and financial resources.

Both are important. Churches exist because friends and members do the necessary volunteer work and pay the bills. If everyone does a little of the work it gets done in good order. Some teach religious education. Others serve on committees or come to work parties. It becomes a way to not only help the church, but to get to know others.

And if everyone makes a responsible financial contribution our church can expand and grow, with new programs and community outreach and social justice programs. So how much is enough? We ask that you prayerfully consider the things you value at St. Luke and how you might nourish them.

We know that people are in varying life circumstances. Some are caring for elderly relatives or have health concerns or medical bills of their own. Others are between jobs. We do not ask that you place undue hardship upon yourself. Neither should your pledge be easy. Rather it should reflect a serious commitment to the place you have chosen as your spiritual home, the place where your children will be educated in religious matters, the place where we are piloting a new youth program, the place where you will continue your own search for religious meaning.

And this commitment works both ways. We have an obligation to help you become connected to your parish community and to maintain a safe, welcome environment where your religious questioning and searching is respected and nurtured.

We are happy to be taking this Christian journey with our St. Luke family. Help us to continue our journey with Godspeed.

Best Wishes,
Nino La Stella
Ted Latham
The Stewardship Committee

Click here to read about the role of St. Luke's Church in the lives of Jim & Peg Jarvis and family!