Stewardship at St. Anne’s: A Way of Life
Stewardship at St. Anne’s: A Way of Life
Over the past year, you may have noticed parishioners sharing brief reflections about how they live out their faith through the life of this parish. These reflections are part of our effort to build a Culture of Stewardship—and it’s 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, stewardship begins with a simple truth: everything we have—our time, talents, resources, and relationships—is a gift from God. Stewardship is the practice of receiving those gifts with gratitude and sharing them in ways that serve others and strengthen the church.
When we look at St. Anne’s through that lens, we see stewardship everywhere: in worship, music, care for our sacred spaces, ministries serving those in need, and the quiet generosity that sustains this parish. These are not just volunteer activities; they are expressions of our faith.
That is why we share stewardship reflections during worship and continue the story through email and video—to make visible what is already happening and to inspire one another throughout the week.
During Lent, we are especially invited to reflect:
What gifts has God given me?
How am I using them?
Where might I be called to share them more fully?
These are stewardship questions—and each of us holds part of the answer.
An Invitation
If you have a story about how you are sharing God’s gifts through the ministries of St. Anne’s, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Claire Miller, Ministry Associate for Communications & Engagement, at 410-267-9333.
Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear to recognize how God is at work in this community.
Because stewardship isn’t just something we do.
It is who we are in Christ.
Hugh Reese
St. Anne’s Parishioner & Director of Advancement