Dear Gregorians, Stacie Court here. Today I’m going to answer a few questions:
1) Why should I give to the Capital Improvements Campaign?
Starting out as a mission church, St. Gregory’s has never had a big endowment, which means we don’t have a lot of backup funding when something unexpected comes up. It can be a real headache for the vestry.
Right now, important parts of our buildings and their systems range in age from 20 - 40 years old. Systems like roofs and HVACs are not designed to last more than 15-20 years without replacement. Modestly-priced electric organs are not meant to be used for 40 years. And yet, here we are.
We have a number of issues that need to be addressed.
Our physical home needs renewal.
Just as we all invest in updating our personal homes to make them more comfortable, more welcoming, and safer, our spiritual home needs our investment, too.
2) I’m not wealthy: why should I even bother to give anything?
From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (Ephesians 4:16)
Because we can do so much more as a community if we pool our resources and work together. Together, we can create good for EVERYONE.
I want to be a part of this wonderful, vibrant community, and I express that desire through my willingness to give what I can to help support the well-being of my community.
3) How do I make my commitment to the Capital Improvements Campaign?
There are two ways; each will keep your information confidential:
1. you can use one of the Commitment Cards found in the Narthex. Fill it out, and place it in the Survey/Commitment Card Box (also in the Narthex).
2. Go to St. Gregory’s website: www.stgregoryathens.org
a. Under Quick Links, choose Capital Improvements Campaign
b. At the bottom of the page, click the button that says “Make a Commitment”
c. Fill out and submit the online form, typing in your total commitment (you have until December 31, 2028 to fulfill it)
NOTE: I recommend choosing “As I Can” rather than one of the options under “Set a Schedule”; this makes clear to the Treasurer what your total commitment actually is.
If you have any questions, please contact one or both of the co-chairs of the Capital Improvements Campaign:
Stacie Court stacie.court@gmail.com
Mark Richardson mrichsn@gmail.com
Thank you all for the many wonderful ways you make St. Gregory the Great the best spiritual home I have ever had! I am so grateful to have this opportunity to serve.
Yours in Christ,
Stacie Court
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