As we embark on our Stewardship Campaign with our theme, There Our Hearts Will Be, I invite you to ponder, pray, and hold two questions with me: Why does the world need UCCNB? and How does generosity matter to my life as a Christian? We’ll be engaging these vital questions throughout the campaign. Ultimately, There Our Hearts Will Be is an invitation to discover again that faithful stewardship is not primarily about money – it is about placing our hearts in God’s hands, trusting that where our hearts go, our lives, choices, and resources will follow.
Have you ever noticed how our bank statements and calendars tell the true story of what we love? Jesus knew this deeply when he taught, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Jesus is inviting us into a beautiful truth. Our resources follow our hearts, and our hearts are shaped by where we invest our resources.
Here at UCCNB, we know where our heart is: Care for Our Community, Extravagant Welcome, Justice Commitments, Care for Our Children, Youth, and Families, and Spiritual Nourishment and Formation.
Over the past few months, we’ve been engaging in a deeply meaningful Strategic Planning Adventure to realign our values with our vision for the future. Through prayer, discernment, and dreaming together, we are learning that our heart is with the marginalized. Our heart is with the families, youth, and seniors who find a spiritual home in our pews. Our heart is with our immigrant neighbors. Our heart is with a world that desperately needs an extravagant welcome.
Now, it is time to invest in our collective future.
We are asking you to prayerfully consider how your financial contribution and your time and talents can align with this shared heartbeat. Your pledge is a tangible expression of love and justice in our community. I hope you will join with me in making a financial commitment for the year.
Thank you for your generosity, your faithfulness, and your heart!
To pledge your time and talents, click below:
