Dear Broad Streeters,
How do we navigate the uncertainty of these days? During the uncertainty of elections, instability in global/national/local events, or life’s trials, our trust in God strengthens our hearts with faith and hope.
We connect to that faith and hope in many ways:
• A sermon hits home.
• A prayer opens our hearts.
• Serving others adds a bit more purpose to life.
• Connecting with another Broad Streeter brings light to our days.
Together through worship, fellowship, service and community engagement, Bible study and prayers we grow in our faith – together. We continue to build on an ever-changing faith community, something our church has been doing for over a century.
As co-chairs of the 2025 Stewardship Campaign, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your faith, and how faith provides strength and peace in these times of uncertainty. This church community is a part of your faith journey, and a part of your life. For that reason, we invite you to participate in the annual campaign.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited about the first ever intergenerational spring break trip to Appalachia, exploring conversations about Israel/Palestine at the Dialogue at Dinner series, making visitor friendly improvements to the front of the church, and rolling-out Montessori based Godly Play Bible stories in classes and at children’s time.
Primarily due to inflation compounding over the last several years, in 2024 for the first time in many years, we have an anticipated deficit of approximately $100,000. The session is working hard to control ongoing expenses through innovation and re-examination with a plan to trim at least $70,000 from the 2025 budget. We will need to increase our revenue by 5% to set us on a sustainable path forward.
We urge you to reflect on your faith, and how in uncertain times, the church is our source of support, stability, and comfort--a place where we belong. To continue to grow in faith, serve our community and show God’s love in all the wonderful ways BSPC currently does, we ask you to consider a meaningful increase to your giving.
Yours in faith and hope,
Ellie Carter and Jim Curphey, 2025 Annual Campaign Co-chairs
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