Why will I support the church this year?
I could tell you about how much attending worship, serving on various commissions, learning from so many wise folks, and making deep friendships has meant to me over the last twenty-five years. All true. And all good reasons to continue my support.
But what about now? What’s different about now? And why do I feel that it is more important than ever to make sure there continues to be a thriving First Church community at Tenth and G?
Because I’m worried. I’m afraid that we are facing what feels like an existential threat to what is good and true in our country. And I have realized that being a part of a fellowship of people who reach for the same future that I do means more to me than I can say. It is something I want to preserve and protect and pass on to those who come after.
We have been through some tough years with problems — notably Covid — which have affected our finances negatively. Our response, enhanced by Rev. Amanda’s leadership, has been a vigorous attempt to grow our membership. And it’s working! Just look around the sanctuary and Zoom on Sunday mornings. You can see – and feel – a new vitality, a new enthusiasm, a renewed sense of purpose as we look to the future.
Let’s support this renewal. With our prayers. Our presence. Our hard work. And our treasure.
Please join me in pledging – and increasing your pledge of you can – this year. Together we can make it happen.
Submitted by Fredda Sparks