Stewardship – A Way of life
Stewardship 2026
October 2025
Dear Chapel friend,
While many protestant churches engage in financial solicitations year-round, the Episcopal Church has a long history of designating one month each fall as “stewardship season.” That time is now upon us at The Chapel.
Stewardship is defined as the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care. For Christians, that means acknowledging that everything good in our lives comes from God and ensuring we use those gifts in ways that honor God’s generosity. The theme of our campaign this year is: “Stewardship: A Way of Life.”
Like most of us, The Chapel is contending with the realities of inflation, experiencing rising fees in insurance, telecommunications, and utilities. In addition, people and organizations within the wider community are looking to churches to help fill the increasing needs of the least among us. As a result, the vestry is proposing a significant increase to the Chapel Discretionary fund that will allow The Chapel to better respond to these emergent needs as they arise.
We invite you to do two things as we bring the message “Stewardship – A Way of Life” to the congregation. First, pray with us for this parish. Second, fill out a pledge of your time and talents, as well as your treasure (a monetary pledge). Bring your pledge card with you, and place it in the offering plate on one of our ingathering Sundays: October 19, 26, and November 2. On that final ingathering Sunday, November 2, we will present all of the pledges at the Offertory, and we will pray over them. You can also make a pledge online at the links below.
With our thanks and blessings,
Kip Thompson, Stewardship Chair
Kelley Wegeng, Rector’s Warden
