The theme of this year’s Stewardship presentations is “Three Great Loves.” It engages all of us in faith-inspired work for a more just world. Together, we change lives. This theme reflects the deep purpose, mission, and vision of our Christian movement. Our purpose arises from Jesus’ greatest commandment: we will love the Lord our God with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength; and our neighbor as ourselves.
Every congregation names its mission slightly differently, but we all share a common mission: united by the Holy Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we love all, welcome all, and seek justice for all. Our mission as disciples of Christ points toward a shared vision: a just world for all.
Many of us became church members because of this sense of purpose, mission, and vision. But we need to ensure we do more than speak words. We make our commitment real by embracing Three Great Loves:
- The Love of Neighbor
- The Love of Children
- The Love of Creation
Beginning October 25th leaders in your congregation will share stories of the ways our congregation and our wider movement live out these Three Great Loves. And then you will be asked to make a financial commitment to the work of our congregation and our wider United Church of Christ and Presbyterian USA affiliates.
We believe an entire Christian movement that is willing to engage in an extended time of mission to serve these “Three Great Loves” can change the world. We know that our part in this mission matters – no matter where we live or what size is our community.
Friends, the world needs our great love. Together, our love for the world can transform it.
Dave Jones, Stewardship Chair