This letter is mainly about Emmanuel’s future and your part in it, for which we are grateful. 

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Our message to you today, we recognize, must acknowledge that 2024 has been a difficult year for Emmanuel, including, of course, the February resignation of our rector and subsequent concerns. Fr. Patrick, on board since August 1st, along with vestry, staff, and community members, have worked long and hard. Now, Emmanuel is coming back together, as we continue to strive, regaining equilibrium, while finding a faithful path forward.

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Please join us in praying that 2025 will be a year of genuine

faith, hope and love for all at Emmanuel.

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Why do we give? Most of you receiving this letter will be familiar with two answers to this profound question. On one hand, we Christians share a proportion of the bounty given us by God in thanksgiving—an expression and practice of our faith. To us, gratitude is a spiritual matter. It is a practical matter as well. Our support keeps Emmanuel’s doors open and its lights on, so that you and I may take part in meaningful worship, music and fellowship and so that we might meaningfully share in the church’s ministries and mission. 

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The faith, kindness and generosity of Emmanuel’s members have been the bedrock of our common life for generations. May these gifts and blessings continue in abundance! A pledge card is enclosed with this letter or may be filled out on Emmanuel’s website. We will be grateful for your responses by November 10.

 

In faith,

             

 

Fr. Patrick Raymond                   Jon Fedele                                  Deborah Wiegand
Interim Rector                            Stewardship Co-chair                 Stewardship Co-chair