If this shortfall were to continue for the rest of the year, we would deplete our capital reserves to the point that it would be risky to our financial stability.
Our expenses are continuing very much in line with our budget, and we don’t see any areas of concern there, nor do we see any opportunities for savings without meaningful change to our ongoing commitments. We have already scaled back on items like purchased mulch and administrative support for the Vicar, and there’s not much left to reduce.
As we emphasized in our pledge season discussions, your pledge is simply a statement of intention, and we hope it is a meaningful commitment to our church, but it is not a contract. As such it can certainly be increased or decreased at any time if your circumstances change unexpectedly. If you have given or pledged for 2022, you will soon receive a statement showing your giving so far this year compared to your pledge amount. Please check the statement carefully, and of course let us know if it doesn’t agree with your own records.
To help the Vestry with our planning for the rest of this year, we are asking all People of the Advocate to click through and complete a brief survey regarding your plans for giving this year. In addition, feel free to be in touch with our Treasurer (Nancy Usher Williams), our Vicar (Marion Sprott-Goldson), or any member of the Vestry (below).
We are so grateful that you are part of our community.
Your Vestry,
