Translate:
Stewardship
Stewardship
Orthodox Christian Stewardship
Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life that acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. A primary goal of Stewardship is to promote spiritual growth and strengthen faith.
Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty, and trust, and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed.
Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Become a Steward of St. Theodore
Stewardship is our commitment to God and His Church through the offering of our Time, Talent, and Treasure.Every parishioner has something meaningful to contribute. Whether through volunteering, sharing personal skills, participating in parish ministries, or providing financial support, each gift strengthens our parish community and helps fulfill Christ's mission. Stewardship is more than a financial commitment. It is an opportunity to become an active participant in the life of our church, to grow spiritually, to serve others, and to help build a welcoming and vibrant Orthodox Christian community. We encourage each parishioner and family to prayerfully consider a financial commitment that reflects their individual circumstances and ability to give. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps ensure that St. Theodore can continue its mission today and for future generations.
Give Your Time
One of the most meaningful gifts we can offer our church is our time. St. Theodore thrives because of parishioners who generously volunteer to support our ministries, community events, festivals, charitable activities, and everyday parish needs. Whether you can offer a few hours occasionally or participate regularly, your time makes a difference. Volunteering also provides opportunities to build friendships, strengthen our parish community, and put our Orthodox Christian faith into action.
Share Your Talents
Each of us has been blessed with unique gifts, skills, and abilities that can enrich the life of our church. Whether your talents lie in teaching, music, technology, communications, cooking, organizing events, maintenance, administration, or other areas, there may be opportunities to put them to meaningful use at St. Theodore. Every talent has value, and every contribution helps our parish flourish. We encourage you to share your abilities in ways that support our church and its ministries.
Pledging your Treasure to St. Theodore and Why it Matters
While stewardship encompasses much more than financial giving, monetary contributions are essential to sustaining the daily operations and ministries of St. Theodore.These gifts help maintain our church and facilities, support worship services, fund educational and charitable ministries, and provide the resources necessary to serve our parish community.
How to Pledge
Step 1: Make a pledge using a Stewardship Pledge Form
You may submit your stewardship pledge using either of the following methods:
- Complete our online stewardship pledge form.
- Download, print, and complete our stewardship pledge form [coming soon], then deliver or mail it to the church.
Step 2: Fulfill Your Financial Pledge
You may fulfill your financial pledge in full or through installments throughout the year, using whichever method is most convenient:
- Cash, check, or cashier's check
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Bill Pay through your bank
- Online payment through the St. Theodore Store
Important: Regardless of the payment method selected, please indicate that your contribution is designated for Stewardship so it can be properly recorded.
Thank you for sharing your Time, Talent, and Treasure in support of St. Theodore Greek Orthodox Church. Together, we strengthen our parish and continue the work of Christ's Church.