Stewardship at St. Anne’s: A Way of Life
Stewardship at St. Anne’s: A Way of Life
Over the past year, parishioners have shared brief reflections about how they are living their life of faith in this parish. These reflections are part of a broader effort to build a Culture of Stewardship.
And it is important to be clear about what that means. Stewardship is not fundraising. Fundraising is something we do from time to time. Stewardship is a way of life.
Rooted in scripture – everything we have, our time, talents, resources, and even our relationships – is a gift from God. Stewardship is the practice of recognizing those gifts with gratitude and choosing to share them in ways that serve others and strengthen the life of the church.
When we begin to look at St. Anne’s through that lens, we see stewardship everywhere: in the voices of our choir, in those who serve at worship, in the care of our sacred and historic cemetery, in the ministries that support those in need locally and globally, and in the quiet, faithful generosity that sustains this parish. These are not just volunteer activities or donations. They are expressions of our faith.
That is why we share stewardship reflections during worship and continue sharing the story through email and video- to make visible what is already happening all around us. These stories remind us that we each have a role to play and inspire us to ask how God may be calling us to take part.
During this season of Lent, we are especially invited into reflection:
What gifts has God placed in my life?
How am I using those gifts?
Where might I be called to share them more fully?
An Invitation
If you have a story about how you are sharing God’s gifts through your time, talent, or resources at St. Anne’s, we would love to hear from you. Contact Claire Miller, Ministry Associate, Communications & Engagement at 410-267-9333.
Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear to inspire them to live more fully into their Christian life.
Because stewardship isn’t just something we do.
It is who we are in Christ.
With gratitude,
Hugh Reese, St. Anne’s Parishioner and Director of Advancement