2022 Stewardship Campaign
The Most Up to Date Information!
2022 Pledges Received
As of February 9, 112 pledging units have promised $570,444 toward our goal of $600,000. Less than $30,000 is needed to meet the goal!
It is never too late to send in a pledge or increase a pledge already submitted. You may email it to: treasurer@stfrancisgreatfalls.org
Thank you! Your support is very important to St. Francis Church!
112 pledges in out of 115 pledge goal
Less than $30,000 is needed to meet the goal!
“Through stewardship we come to know and love God. We also become aware of other people’s needs and how to help them. Giving of ourselves makes us more compassionate, loving, understanding , and willing to help others.“
Parishioner: Clara Sue Ashley
Your Pledge Supports:
- Vital Worship and Pastoral Care in the Anglican Tradition
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- A 12-member choir, directed by a trained musician, and a trained organist.
- Baptisms of new church members who covenant themselves to the Church life.
- Pastoral care via weddings and funerals
- Eucharistic sharing
- Daily offices of prayer and readings via zoom services
- Our annual Blessing of the Animals
- The Creche School – St. Francis’ primary ministry to our surrounding communities.
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- Pre-school formation for 60 children aged 2 to 5.
- Nature’s Classroom exploration of our local environment.
- Our Creche School director and 10 highly qualified teachers.
- Weekly Chapel
- Annual Christmas pageant
- Outreach Ministry – Domestic and International
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- DOMESTIC
- Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington setting clients on the road to full employment.
- Second Story – Backpacks, school supplies, Sunday night dinners for group home members and families associated with it.
- Cornerstones – Food source, Emergency Shelter, and Job Counseling.
- Habitat for Humanity, Shepherd Center Ministry, Great Falls Senior Center.
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- INTERNATIONAL
- Diocese of Ezo’s Bishop’s fund and well water project
- St. Francis Basic School in Juba.
- Care of God’s creation on our grounds
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- 7.9 acres of fields, trees, and buildings.
- Three buildings for worship, meetings and events, pre-school, and Scouting.
- Memorial Garden for spreading of ashes and contemplation.
- A labyrinth for quiet meditation.
- Technology improvements – Audio / Video improvements and equipment.
A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER
The 2022 Stewardship Giving Campaign has been mailed. Please look it over carefully and be generous with your 2022 pledge response. In the meantime, are you wondering where you stand on fulfilling your 2021 Pledge? Contact me and I will be happy to send you an updated Giving Statement for 2021. As we approach the end of the year, it is most important that we receive all promised pledges so that we can continue with God’s work in the church and in the world.
The 2022 Stewardship Campaign
If you have not received a Stewardship packet from the Giving Committee, please contact the church office at 703-759-2082 or admin@stfrancisgreatfalls.org and one will be forwarded to you. We ask that you peruse the information carefully and prayerfully consider the amount of your personal pledge to St. Francis in 2022.
Please return your pledge form in the self-addressed envelope that has been provided and mail it or drop it off to the church.
Thank you for your support of St. Francis!
You may also email your pledge form to treasurer@stfrancisgreatfalls.org
- Pledging as a Joyful Practice
Pledging as a Joyful Practice. The practice of pledging puts us in a position to be responsible stewards of the many gifts that God has bestowed on us. If you haven’t yet pledged–or if you’ve never pledged–try it! - How Far Out Do Franciscans Reach?
Every year the St. Francis budget includes a line item for Outreach to be distributed by the Outreach Committee to worthy organizations on behalf of the parish. - More is Still Needed
Thanks to all who responded to the recent plea for additional pledges. The total pledges received has increased but $139,400 is still needed to provide the needed finances for the 2023 Budget. - Important Message about 2023 Pledges
Over $200,000 more is needed to meet the goal! Last year at this time we had received 95 pledges totaling $497,000. We need much more to fund the 2023 budget and to continue the programs and ministries that Franciscans desire and enjoy. - More Pledges are Needed
As of December 14, 71 pledges totaling $361,318 have been received. We have a long way to go to reach the goal of $600,000. Have you made your pledge yet? Would you consider increasing a pledge already submitted? The support of everyone is what allows the ministries and programs of St. Francis to continue. Please support our parish in every way that you can! - Stewardship
This Sunday began our Annual Fund Drive. St. Francis Church receives no outside funding and is totally dependent on the income provided by those who pledge a dollar amount or a portion of their income to St. Francis or who are regular contributors who do not pledge.