The theme of 2026 Stewardship is “RISE UP AND BUILD: Building Up the Body of Christ,” from the Old Testament Book of Nehemiah. This story and the words of Nehemiah (2:19) call us today, not just to building and rebuilding with bricks and mortar, but also to a deeper, spiritual building – the rebuilding and renewal of our faith. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to respond to God's gifts with faithful stewardship. Like Nehemiah, we are called to "rise up and build," carrying on God’s work in our parish, our community, and in the world.
HOW DO I BECOME A SUSTAINING STEWARD in 2026?
Return the 2026 Time Talent & Treasure Card you received in the mail. Alternatively, you may skip the paper card and submit your pledge electronically here:
- Fill out this Family Information Form (first-time or annual update, if necessary).
- If you are already signed up for recurring payments through our VANCO page, the App Store / Google Play, or your bank's bill payer service, you are already a Sustaining Steward! You only need to update your scheduled contributions to reflect your new level of commitment for 2026. If you have an end date on your scheduled contributions, please enter a new schedule to reflect your new level of commitment for 2026. If you don't have an end date, please delete your current schedule and set up a new contributions schedule to reflect your new level of commitment.
- If not, Submit Your Pledge Here (Autopay from a debit card, credit card, or checking account through Vanco. You can also set it up through your bank’s bill-payer service or send personal checks).
Annunciation/Evangelismos is a full stewardship parish requiring no minimum pledge to be a Steward
Our Stewardship Program encourages parishioners 18 and over to pledge and contribute according to the blessings they have received from our Lord.
Our Stewardship Pledge Drive begins in November for the upcoming calendar year, although new and current members can complete a Stewardship Card at any time.
Our 2026 Annual Budget is $660,000.00.
With 345 supporting families, it averages $1,800 per year, or approximately $150 per month, $35 per week, or $5 per day per family, to fund our budget entirely through Stewardship. Please consider these amounts and adjust them to your means as you make your 2026 Stewardship Commitment.
MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP UPDATES and COMMUNICATIONS
WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP?
Stewardship involves giving your Time, Talent, and Treasure without requiring perfect participation or minimum financial commitment. It is biblical and teaches the Four Fundamental Principles of Stewardship.
-
God created and owns everything. Everything we are and have is a gift from God (Ownership). [Psalm 24:1; Deuteronomy 8:28]
-
We are entrusted as Stewards to manage His gifts, committing ourselves and possessions to advance Christ's Ministry (Responsibility). [Mt. 25:14-30]
-
The Parable of the Talents shows we're accountable for how we manage His gifts. (Accountability).
[Mt. 25:14-30] -
St. Paul reminds us, "Whatever [we] do, work it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for man, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." (Reward). [Colossians 3:23-24; Prov. 18:16; Lk. 6:38]
WHO IS A MEMBER?
A member of the Orthodox Church is anyone who has been baptized and chrismated according to Eastern Orthodox rites. However, not all are stewards.
WHO IS THE ACTIVE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN STEWARD?
The church encourages everyone who embraces the Orthodox Christian faith to become active stewards of the faith. The active steward thoughtfully and prayerfully evaluates their circumstances and dedicates time, talent, and resources to supporting their parish and its ministries. This active member/steward is often called a “member in good standing."
WHAT DOES MY STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT?
Our parish's operating expenses include salaries for those who serve us, faith and cultural education, young adult and multi-generational ministries, retreats, missions, outreach, and our Archdiocese's institutions.
OUR GOAL
Our three (3) overarching Stewardship Goals as a church family are:
1. Faithfully Fulfill God’s Stewardship Command to Give
[Gen. 2:15; Lev. 25:1-5; 2 Chron. 31:12; Ps. 24:1]
2. Consistent, Regular, & Increased Giving and
3. Participation from ALL our members.
OUR ULTIMATE GOAL
100% Member Participation, 100% Total Stewardship-funded Budget.
Currently, approximately 300 of our 440+ member families are Active Stewards, and their financial stewardship accounts for 55% of the total parish budget.