STEWARDSHIP
A pledge is a promise between ourselves and God to return what He has so generously given to us. Because it is a known amount, contributions in the form of a pledge helps the church make informed budget decisions on our operating expenses and our commitments to our ministries and programs.
We Belong to Each Other
This year’s Stewardship theme, “We Belong to Each Other,” grew from a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Stephanie Taylor this summer, reflecting on Jesus’ parable of seeds taking root and growing. The message was simple and powerful: the conditions in which something grows matter.
At Epiphany, we help create those conditions for one another.
We belong to each other when we celebrate new beginnings and joyful milestones. We belong to each other when we offer care in times of illness, grief, or uncertainty. We belong to each other when we gather for worship, reflection, study, fellowship, and service. And we belong to each other when we welcome newcomers with the warmth and openness that have long defined our parish.
We nurture that same sense of belonging in our children and youth through Godly Play, Family Eucharist, youth activities, and opportunities to grow in faith and community. And we carry God’s love beyond our doors through the many ministries that serve our neighbors and the wider world.
This year, we are asking our parish to increase our overall giving by about 8%, allowing us to invest in a full-time / full-time equivalent Children’s and Youth Minister - a vital step in nurturing young people, supporting families, and helping Epiphany thrive for generations to come.
God continually reminds us that we are beloved. Stewardship is one way we respond: by tending this community, caring for one another, and creating the conditions in which all of us can grow.
Because we belong to God—and we belong to each other. We hope you will join us in support of all we love about Epiphany.
With love in Christ,
Your Stewardship Ministry Team:
Pam Tipton, Chair
Marion Curry, Ministry Fair Chair
Edward Bauer
Brent Henderson
Laura Keys
Nick Theyerl
HOW TO MAKE A PLEDGE
Pledge Online through Realm
You can log into your Realm account and make your pledge from there, or you can click here for a direct link to the pledge form >>
If you don't have a Realm account and would like to register for one, please contact the parish office.
Pledge by Email or Mail
If you prefer to fill out a paper pledge card, copies are available at the church and were mailed to households in early October.
You may also fill out this PDF version of the pledge card and email it to our bookkeeper Susie Boyko as an attachment, or print it out and mail it to the church or bring it with you to church on Sunday.
Please do still create a Login to Realm so that you can access the online Church Directory, as well as your giving records and statements.