2027 Stewardship

Dear Friends,

This year is the tenth anniversary of my arrival at Christ Church in Short Hills, ordination to the priesthood, and my fifth year as your Rector. Grounded in Christ, we have experienced births and deaths, celebrations and transitions, always growing together.

I am deeply grateful to lead this warm and welcoming intergenerational and multicultural church, coming together week after week to pray and experience the nearness of the Lord in worship, fellowship, and service. Our spiritual journey teaches us not be anxious, but to open our hearts and minds to the peace of God. 

Thank you for supporting our worship and music, community partnerships and outreach, children and youth ministries, as well as maintaining our beautiful buildings and grounds, a vital presence in the community.

Please make a generous pledge this year to support our shared ministry and invest in our continued growth. With rising costs for utilities, insurance, and inflation, consider increasing your pledge by 5% — or 10% in celebration of my decade at Christ Church — to help us reach our stewardship goal of $430,000.

All that we have a is a gift from God. In stewardship, we give back in faith, hope, and love.

Blessings,

The Rev. Bowie Snodgrass

Rector

A pledge is an annual commitment of financial resources to the church. Episcopal churches use the term “stewardship campaign” to describe the annual effort to collect pledges of financial support from parishioners to fund the operating budget for the coming year, allowing our ministries to be possible. Pledging gives us a chance to assess our priorities in a planned and thoughtful manner.

How can I make a pledge?

Pledge cards are mailed to members of the congregation in the fall and also are available in the Parish Office throughout the year. You also may choose to send an email to the Parish Office to confirm your commitment or pledge online.