Giving

God First - Now and Always

The tradition of an "every member canvass" started almost 100 years ago. Stewardship encompasses our personal devotion to God and dedication to his work at Saint Thomas Church and Choir School. Saint Thomas depends upon these financial commitments from the parish.

The theme of the 2010 Every Member Canvass , "God First -- Now and Always," reflects our recognition of the importance of putting God first in our lives, and the joy and peace that can come with that sacrifice. Many of the distractions and fears that worry and stress us will disappear once we open our hearts to the love of God.

The past year has been filled with unprecedented trials and economic challenges. The financial turmoil has caused painful reversals of fortune for many of us. With God's help, we can turn these challenges into opportunities to rediscover what is most important in our lives.

Our Rector, Andrew C. Mead, reminds us: "Your pledge to your Church is like no other contribution. A pledge is a measure of your devotion to Christ, who acknowledged that the proportion of one's means is what counts. A pledge is in the same category as how you say your prayers or with what faith you receive the Holy Communion."

Saint Thomas Church and Choir School need your support now more than ever. We need you to help continue our mission and assure our future with a pledge to the 2010 Every Member Canvass.

You may also need Saint Thomas now more than ever. It is time to celebrate our many blessings, and pledging brings that into focus. As our Senior Warden, William H. A. Wright II, said, "Pledging is a very personal expression of the depth of my appreciation of God's unconditional love for me. It transcends duty or obligation because it acknowledges all the blessings of this life which come to each of us by God's grace."