Grace Cathedral

Dear Friends,

For some time now, our cathedral community has been experiencing an abundance of joy! Last week, the plaza was filled with twenty-seven ministries encouraging participation and sharing each of their unique missions; later that evening, we celebrated as 8 people were confirmed by the Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios on the Labrinth. Grace Cathedral has been blessed with an abundance of joy that has lasted for generations—joy that radiates beyond Nob Hill and into the world.

This year’s theme for Stewardship recognizes our gratefulness for the abundance we receive from each other, and from this sacred place.  

God’s abundance is poured out on us daily, and, with your help, on those we serve through the over two dozen ministries that were represented last week on the plaza. We continue to share our abundance by helping create a community for those who need it most, and I hope you will consider joining us in this worthwhile endeavor.

Last year, we engaged over 500 households and met our increased fundraising goal. Because of you. Your gift is vital, helping us open doors of opportunity for people who seek the fellowship of the church. Your gift could enable those in our community who need it the most to buy groceries or maybe nourish their soul by attending one of our formation opportunities. Your gift could help provide the resources and community needed to overcome obstacles standing in the way of becoming all we are here to be and do. It is impossible for the cathedral community to share God’s graceful abundance without your commitment of time and financial resources. The unmet needs of our neighborhood and world continue to grow and can only be met through our actions together.

As our Dean said in his ingathering sermon a few years ago, “Giving makes us human. Giving is how we experience ourselves as we were made to be, in the image of God.” I pray you will consider a gift this year if you’ve yet to pledge—or continue if you’re a long-time financial supporter. Coffee hour this week is a great time to speak with members of the Stewardship Committee. I encourage you to have a conversation with committee members (they will be easily identifiable by name tags!) after church on Sunday. Ask questions—see how the cathedral community has shaped them and formed their spirit. Gifts made by generations of our cathedral family have ensured we are the beacon of hope on the hill. Won’t you help continue that legacy?