Friends, each fall, we invite you to make a commitment of your time, talent and treasure to the mission of Bethel Congregational UCC. For three Sundays, November 8, 15 and 22, we will focus on the importance of generosity as a primary spiritual practice. We are utilizing the wider UCC's stewardship campaign "3 Great Loves" to inspire our church's stewardship season. We’ll invite you to prayerfully consider how you might make a meaningful contribution to the work of the church. Even though our in-person opportunities have been greatly compromised by the COVID pandemic, we have worked hard to create alternative ways of being church. The good news is that Bethel is demonstrating generosity by staying current with financial pledges and you showed great faith in the church by meeting the call for donations to replace our HVAC system! Thank you!
It is vital to maintain our patience and our resolve to serve on Christ’s behalf – providing a progressive community who values and believes in God’s radically inclusive love for all people and the natural world. Your financial pledge for 2021 will equip us to continue adapting to the pandemic and find creative ways to respond to God’s call to make the world a more humane and caring home.
You’ll be receiving a letter and a pledge card in the mail later this week. We hope to gather pledges “virtually” November 22nd, Dedication Sunday.
Thank you in advance for prayerfully considering the importance of Bethel to you and yours. We look forward to a financial pledge that reflects your love.
Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer, General Minister and President of the UCC, published this letter about the shared initiative "3 Great Loves" - click here to read his letter.