My daughter is learning about water stewardship in school this year. She’s learning that she must be part of a communal responsibility for a precious resource; that stewardship is about the choices we make now, for today, as well how we care for things so that they will be vibrant and healthy in the future.
Stewardship within a congregational setting is, of course, the same thing. We talk about sharing our “time, talents, and treasure” to make this community vibrant and healthy today, and long into the future. The treasure piece is vital: your pledges pay the mortgage, provide fair wages, and support our mission. All ages will explore what it means to be financial stewards this month.
Time and talents are just as important as treasure in this mix. It’s true that finding teachers and advisors for our children and youth has been a challenge this year. But when you look at the RE News page this month you’ll see examples of other types of engagement. Here are a few more ways in which the whole church serves:
- The House Committee has enhanced RE spaces and provided our new bulletin board in the foyer so that all may feel connected.
- The Audio-Visual Committee provided a new computer (donated by John Redston), and supports us every time we’re involved in worship.
- The Sunday Service Committee welcomes youth and child involvement in services, and supports us in our leadership roles.
- Our Pastoral Care team offers support and care for our families.
- The Global Outreach Committee connected our youth with Bruce Knotts last fall, and Ruth Pearce led a workshop on Human Rights during the last Youth Con.
- Cheryl Butler, not usually involved in RE, took on providing a Young Fun program during the Western Region Fall Gathering.
- The Coffee Committee provides refreshments for children every Sunday.
- The Membership Committee reaches out to new families so they feel welcome.
These are just a few examples of how we are all connected; how we all make space for, and lift up, the younger people in our midst. When we show by example that our stewardship is for all, we inform the next generation of people who will care for this beloved community.
Peace,
~Andrea
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