Stewardship

The Reverend Janet Broderick, along with the 2012 Stewardship Co-Chairs and the Stewardship Committee, invite you to view the media which was specially prepared for this year's drive.

The two films, "What if..." and "Of Course it Matters...Women at the Well" are located on the Stewardship dropdown menu above.

We hope you will take a moment to remember how important it is to

"Keep the St. Peter's Family Going"

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Dear Parish Family,

Imagine how delighted we were to be asked to share our thoughts on giving and to work together to chair this year's Stewardship drive. We love St. Peter's and consider each of you to be part of our spiritual family. What we humbly offer is our experience and our joy in giving, and what we proudly offer is our prayers. We each pray for the St. Peter's family. Now we will add prayers that each of you will search your heart and give what you are led to give.

When Janet asked each of us the following questions, we were happy to share our thoughts.

Why do I give?
“I give because St. Peter’s is my family, and you have to take care of your family.”
“I made so many friends and we are so grateful for one another, St. Peter’s is my loving family.”
“It’s my joy and privilege to give to St. Peter’s at Stewardship time because I got so much from St. Peter’s.”
“St. Peter’s is my second family; they have given so much to me.”

How much should I give?
“People should give what they want to give and what they can afford to give.”
“You know it takes a lot of people to keep a church going and it can’t be just one or two, it has to be everyone giving their share, whether it be a penny which the widow gave or a million which you’ve just won in the lottery.”
“I got a job ... I was earning my own money so I was able to give.” “That’s such a big church and we need to give to keep it going.”

What is the pleasure, or passion of giving?
“I just love St Peter’s.”
“St Peter’s is always there for me ... someone comes and reads to me and you know what we are reading? The biography of Bishop Spong!”
“We are there for each other and I will be a member of St. Peter’s until the Lord takes me away.”

Again, it is our hope that you are moved to search your heart and are led to give generously. We know that in today's economy and environment it is indeed a sacrifice to give. However, throughout our lifetimes we have seen times like these come and go. One thing has remained the same though: because we offer so much to so many, St. Peter's has stood, and always will stand the test of time. By giving generously this year you can ensure that it continues – starting now. Just imagine how much more our family can offer!

We hope to hear from each of you this year and are excited to be part of this effort. Won't you join us?

In Christ's love,