2026 Stewardship Campaign

And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…”

Luke 1:46-47, NRSV

Dear Siblings in Christ,

As Christians we tell stories. We have an ancient narrative, one that describes the beginning of time and the relationship between God and God’s Creation. We see this story grow through the prophetic tradition until our story recounts the life and gifts of the Son of God. But the story doesn’t end with the Resurrection just as it did not end with the Cross, it continues on in each of us today as we encounter and are transformed by the Good News. 

Luke’s Gospel is bookended by the animated story-telling of two women named Mary. Early in the Gospel, Mary the mother of Jesus, tells us of her encounter with the Divine who informs her that she will bear a child who will change the world. She proclaims her joy: “Tell out my soul! The Greatness of the Lord!” At the end of the Gospel, another Mary, Mary Magdalene, visits the tomb to discover it empty and receives instructions from the Risen Christ to go tell the others. She carries this Good News with jubilance to the Disciples. 

What is your Good News; the idea, dream, challenge placed in your heart by God, that needs to be shared? What is the ministry to which you are called which will change the world, sharing your talents, gifts, and love with your neighbors? 

Our Stewardship Campaign this year focuses on these stories – the ones inside you, the ones you are still writing, the ones we tell about those who have gone before us. We are all a part of this ongoing narrative – the ongoing Creation. As you pray about how you will share your gifts with us this year, think about how God is calling you to tell out your soul, to spread the Good News far and wide. Listen to the stories that we share each week of the many and varied ways we are called to serve God and love our neighbor. And listen for the Spirit’s nudge for how you are being invited to Tell out my soul! The Greatness of the Lord!

Peace and all good,

Karen+

Your generosity supports our mission. This year we’ve launched the caregiver support group, offered more educational programs and increased our connections with community partners.

Watch this space for more information on how your contributions were spent in 2025 and what we’re hoping and planning for in 2026.

Coming soon – pledge card form