Pledge Now – Stewardship 2026-2027
How to Pledge or make a Donation:
1. FILL OUT A PLEDGE FORM: You may fill out an online form here, or download a pdf of the card to mail to our office.
2. PAY YOUR PLEDGE ONLINE (Select 2027 in the drop-down menu)
3. MAKE A ONE-TIME GIFT (select “General Donation” in the drop-down menu)
From the 2027 Stewardship Campaign letter:
Dear Church Family,
Our theme this year for our Stewardship Campaign is Rooted in Faith, Growing in Generosity. Last year, we solidified our roots when we celebrated our 150th anniversary. As we looked back and reflected, we were amazed at how much this congregation has accomplished. This year, we experienced the growth of our ministries.
Here are some of the highlights:
Our congregation sent two work teams to serve our neighbors in need. Our youth traveled to Johnson County, Tennessee for the Appalachia Service Project, and an intergenerational team served the Navajo Nation in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona for the Sierra Service Project. Both of these trips changed the lives of all who participated.
Our Messy Camp, Growing in God’s Garden, grew to a record number of participants with over 50 children on campus this summer. We also offer our Messy Church each month, nurturing the faith of our children and families through crafts, games and worship.
We added a new worship opportunity this year. Reflect is an informal monthly gathering in Simkins Hall. Each month we focus on a scripture and art work, and then share our reflections upon them with one another. Each service also includes songs, prayers, Holy Communion and sharing a fellowship meal with one another.
Our preschool continues to thrive. Rooted in 78 years of history, we have over one hundred children enrolled in this ministry who are nurtured in God’s love year round.
Our beloved Music program marked a return of in-person recitals this fall, along with the annual Christmas and Spring concerts that attract hundreds of music lovers each year.
What makes all of this possible is your generous giving. Your support helps our ministries to flourish. Through the giving of our time, talents, and resources, we deepen our relationship with God and one another. If you’ve not yet begun the spiritual practice of regular giving, I invite you to do so by making a pledge commitment for 2027. If you can increase your giving in support of our growth, I invite you to commit to that in the next year as well.
During the month of November, we will focus on what it means to be Rooted in Faith, Growing in Generosity through our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Join us each Sunday (November 8, 15, and 22) to hear Janet Searfoss, Kim Defenderfer, and Karen Grothe share how giving has made a difference in their lives. We invite you to participate as well. There are three easy ways to submit a pledge to the church (see above.)
Thank you for your prayerful support as we continue to grow in generosity and do even more in 2027!
Rev. Greg Batson
Senior Minister
Join us on the Sundays of November 8, 15 and 22, 2026 to hear Janet Searfoss, Kim Defenderfer, and Karen Grothe share how giving has made a difference in their lives.
November 8, 2026: Stewardship Moment with Janet Searfoss