Weekly Update | November 24, 2024
Come early, and give twice this Sunday in thanks for all the blessings of life this Thanksgiving. Please consider the gift of an offering and a pledge of your support to St. John’s Cathedral for 2025. Your support matters greatly. Giving makes you an active member by sharing in the expense of caring and operating this church, which takes all of us; and by sharing what has been given to us by God. There is Good News to be shared as we begin a second century in this beautiful church home.
I am pleased to report that Sunday giving to the plate and pledging are up, as is our rental income from the use of our sanctuary and parking lot. Numbers are actually at a glorious high in comparison to the past five years; but rental income from property and film shoots have yet to return. As a result, there is a gap between income and expenses, and your pledges for next year will determine what we can spend. You may also recall that we began this year by working to grow our budget to what it has been in the past, and you’ve done a terrific job. We are getting closer to what it takes to support this cathedral home each and every week.
We know that it’s been a difficult year financially for some members of our parish, while other parishioners have been able to give generously. This is one of the many blessings of community when we work together. If you find yourself somewhere in between, please give as much as you can, and honor your pledge if possible. Whatever help you are able to give will be appreciated, and will help this community of faith to grow strong. This cathedral community is important to all of us, and we give thanks for your presence among us, ministries and love.
On the 1st of December please join us at 4pm for a glorious service of Lessons & Carols with a festive reception to follow. Come, bask in the beauty of sacred choral music and hear ancient readings that transcend time. Bask in the candlelight, the light of Christ, lighting the way, and the love of this beloved community of faith. Together let us celebrate this our centennial year by giving thanks to God and with a thankful heart.
May God bless you this Thanksgiving and always.
Anne+
