Stewardship

Gifts of Grace . . .

Stewardship is everything we do after we say 
“I believe.”    

Each Fall, we consider the many blessings of our lives. This year's program is called, "Gifts of Grace." Members of our community have been sharing their stories of Grace and how they respond in thanks. Here are some of the stories:

"When I moved to Salem nearly two years ago, far away from the people and traditions I had been raised with, Grace Church offered me a sense of stability and community that proved especially valuable as the chaos of my work life spiraled out of control. Sitting in choir rehearsal, I got to feel like I was using at least some of my labor to bring beauty into the world as well as working to keep alive a tradition of worship that honors God as beautifully and respectfully as I have ever known."

"I come to church to find purpose and direction in my life. Last year, I ended up in the hospital for a week in a coma and almost died. Since that experience, I have discovered the deeper importance for me to have a relationship with God which is worthy of his gift of life. I believe God wants me to help others in the world and have discovered that when I am engaged in such service, I am happiest. I support Grace Church because I believe in our inherent good and desire to serve a better vision for society."

"My prayers have always been answered when I have asked while being at Grace Church. They are usually the very difficult things in my life. Somehow, my answers become very clear. I am blessed to have Grace Church in my life."

"My gift of grace is the pilgrimage of being the person God created me to be. The people of Grace Church have provided a conduit through which I am reaffirmed and supported."

These are just a few of the stories of Grace. For copies of our weekly Stewardship newsletter, "Gifts of Grace", click HERE.

Everyone is invited to our "Gifts of Grace" potluck supper on November 7 at 6:00 pm. Come and share your own story of grace over good food.

A downloadable copy of our pledge card is available HERE. Simply print a copy and bring your pledge to the dinner or mail it to the office.

For Frequently Asked Questions about Stewardship, click HERE.