2022 All Saints' Abundance Campaign
October 26, 2021
Dear Friends in Christ,
Welcome to the 2022 Abundance Campaign at All Saints’ Church! Every year, we set aside time as a parish to examine our relationship to our money and to discern what we are called to contribute to God’s work in the coming year. This is an annual collective spiritual discipline, something we need to do repeatedly for the sake of our beloved church—and for the health of our own souls.
The theme of this year’s campaign is taken from Psalm 36: “Feasting on the Abundance of God’s House.” With all that has happened during the pandemic, it’s important we remember to appreciate the tremendous abundance that God has given us. This year’s campaign will refocus our attention on the abundant blessings we have and ground us in gratitude for them. You may have noticed campaign’s name has switched from “stewardship” to “abundance”--that’s on purpose! Our goal this year is not only to be mindful of the resources we steward, but to act out of a spirit of abundance.
The 2022 pledge goal is $250,000. A pledge is a sacred statement of intent between you and God of how much you plan to give to the church next year. The Biblical standard of pledging is the tithe, or 10% of income. To the many All Saints’ members who tithe—God bless you for your witness and generosity! Tithing is a great accomplishment and a blessing in itself that gives back tenfold to the tither. Many parishioners are working toward a tithe or maybe are considering pledging for the first time; if that’s you, thank you for giving faithfully out of your own abundance! Please spend some time in the next weeks prayerfully discerning what your pledge for the coming year will be.
Pledging is fast and simple! Simply go to our website here and fill out the online form. You can designate whether you plan to give by cash or check, set up an autopay with your bank, or give online. You can also decide whether you will give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or with a different frequency. Please note that online giving incurs a 3% fee to the church, so online givers are asked to adjust their pledge accordingly. Paper pledge cards are available—simply contact the church office to request one. Please complete your pledge by Sunday, November 7 when the campaign concludes.
As our Abounding in Good Works campaign to renovate our downstairs area comes to a close, please check to be sure you have paid that separate pledge in full. This exciting project promises to transform our parish life, but we are still in need of $40,000 to complete construction, plus further expenses for outfitting the space. Perhaps you will consider making an additional gift here to help get us over the finish line!
Finally, an important part of the Abundance Campaign is estate planning. If, like me, you haven’t yet gotten around to this essential task, All Saints’ is here to help! We have reached out to estate planning attorney Kerry Dinneen, who is available to offer legal advice. Kerry joined our Sunday Forum on October 17 to tell us the basics of writing a will, medical proxy, and power of attorney. Perhaps this is the year you will write or update your plans; if so, please consider designating the church in your will. I am always available to discuss details and happy to put anyone in contact with Kerry, regardless of your intentions.
We have been through so much in the past year and a half. Let us celebrate in gratitude the abundance God has seen fit to give us! May God continue to bless our parish abundantly.
In Christ,
The Rev. Steven D. Paulikas
Dear Friends in Christ,
Welcome to the 2022 Abundance Campaign at All Saints’ Church! Every year, we set aside time as a parish to examine our relationship to our money and to discern what we are called to contribute to God’s work in the coming year. This is an annual collective spiritual discipline, something we need to do repeatedly for the sake of our beloved church—and for the health of our own souls.
The theme of this year’s campaign is taken from Psalm 36: “Feasting on the Abundance of God’s House.” With all that has happened during the pandemic, it’s important we remember to appreciate the tremendous abundance that God has given us. This year’s campaign will refocus our attention on the abundant blessings we have and ground us in gratitude for them. You may have noticed campaign’s name has switched from “stewardship” to “abundance”--that’s on purpose! Our goal this year is not only to be mindful of the resources we steward, but to act out of a spirit of abundance.
The 2022 pledge goal is $250,000. A pledge is a sacred statement of intent between you and God of how much you plan to give to the church next year. The Biblical standard of pledging is the tithe, or 10% of income. To the many All Saints’ members who tithe—God bless you for your witness and generosity! Tithing is a great accomplishment and a blessing in itself that gives back tenfold to the tither. Many parishioners are working toward a tithe or maybe are considering pledging for the first time; if that’s you, thank you for giving faithfully out of your own abundance! Please spend some time in the next weeks prayerfully discerning what your pledge for the coming year will be.
Pledging is fast and simple! Simply go to our website here and fill out the online form. You can designate whether you plan to give by cash or check, set up an autopay with your bank, or give online. You can also decide whether you will give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or with a different frequency. Please note that online giving incurs a 3% fee to the church, so online givers are asked to adjust their pledge accordingly. Paper pledge cards are available—simply contact the church office to request one. Please complete your pledge by Sunday, November 7 when the campaign concludes.
As our Abounding in Good Works campaign to renovate our downstairs area comes to a close, please check to be sure you have paid that separate pledge in full. This exciting project promises to transform our parish life, but we are still in need of $40,000 to complete construction, plus further expenses for outfitting the space. Perhaps you will consider making an additional gift here to help get us over the finish line!
Finally, an important part of the Abundance Campaign is estate planning. If, like me, you haven’t yet gotten around to this essential task, All Saints’ is here to help! We have reached out to estate planning attorney Kerry Dinneen, who is available to offer legal advice. Kerry joined our Sunday Forum on October 17 to tell us the basics of writing a will, medical proxy, and power of attorney. Perhaps this is the year you will write or update your plans; if so, please consider designating the church in your will. I am always available to discuss details and happy to put anyone in contact with Kerry, regardless of your intentions.
We have been through so much in the past year and a half. Let us celebrate in gratitude the abundance God has seen fit to give us! May God continue to bless our parish abundantly.
In Christ,
The Rev. Steven D. Paulikas