Stewardship Policy
“Remember that the person who plants few seeds will have a small crop; the one who plants many seeds will have a large crop. You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. And God is able to give you more than you need, so that you will always have all you need for yourselves and more than enough for every good cause.” - 2 Corinthians 9: 6-8
A Christian Steward receives God’s gifts gratefully, cultivates them responsibly, lovingly and justly shares them with others, and returns them with increases to the Lord.
Parish Vision Statement: Readopted 2006
To learn anew the Gospel: The Good News that God loves us – Then to live it and share it.
With the Holy Spirit as our guide, the family of St. Andrew the Apostle affirms Jesus Christ as the center of our faith. Through the Church we are ready to serve all people as the Body of Christ.
By listening, observing and responding to each other, we hope that, with prayerful courage, we will use our diverse talents to continue a transformation of our neighborhood, our environment and ourselves.
As a participating member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, each Parishioner is expected to contribute a combination of time, talent and treasure in support of our mission.
The ability of Parishioners to support the Parish varies greatly. We ask for “proportional giving and equal sacrifice, rather than equal giving.”
The Parish implements its Stewardship Program through an annual pledge process. Quarterly updates will inform all Parishioners of their pledge achievement.
While overall pledge achievement is important for the parish as a whole, each Parishioner’s regular pattern of giving is vital.