The Office of Stewardship is part of the Evangelism and Congregational Life Center, and our goal is to serve the people of the Episcopal Church as they seek to restore the wholeness of God's creation by connecting them to creative and innovative resources needed to transform congregational life.
Our workshops and resources are all grounded in the Biblical understanding of stewardship as a way of life, a way to live out our baptismal identities in the firm knowledge that we belong to God and to God’s purpose.
Stewardship teaches that all that we have and all that we are is a gift from God. We are, therefore, stewards of God's gifts during our lifetime. When we accept our lives as sheer gifts, and all that we have as gifts, the Holy Spirit leads us into a faithful response of how we use our gifts (our money, time, passions, and abilities) to grow God’s reign.
Two hallmarks of the work of the Holy Spirit are joy and gratitude. As a community of faith, we gather to explore, discern, pray, and nurture one another in becoming joyful and grateful stewards.
Practicing and teaching stewardship involves seeking greater insight into spiritual growth, the connection of money and faith, discernment of purpose, leadership, and giving. The Office of Stewardship seeks to engage the ministry of the baptized in embracing the theology and practice of stewardship primarily through workshops designed to “train trainers” at the deanery, diocesan, and provincial levels. Workshops include:
• Stewardship 101: An introduction to the Christian understanding of stewardship and stewardship practices
• Living Wi$ely: A four-part series designed to explore money, faith, and getting out of debt
• Annual Stewardship Program: A one or two-day series designed to lay the groundwork for launching an annual pledge program.
In addition, this website will continue to be a place to share best practices, conference materials, communicate and connect with stewardship sojourners. Whether you are new to stewardship or far along in the journey your voice is important to our collective conversation. Your questions, suggestions and stories are encouraged and most welcome.