Your presence changes things
Our 2024 Stewardship Campaign
The Vision that brought us here
In May 2024, Emmanuel wrapped up a visioning process with Credence & Co. That process identified five strategic priorities. This Stewardship campaign comes from Priority 5.
Priority 1: Nurturing Connection
To nurture a deeper connection and welcome at Emmanuel.
Priority 2: Strengthening Faith
To grow in faith and the ability to talk about faith
Priority 3: Focus Outreach
To consciously name ministry to people who are marginalized as the centre of Emmanuel’s focus. This includes our ministry with Waterloo Wayside and Vera’s Place.
Priority 4: Right-size structure
Build a structure that matches who we are as a congregation today – in size, personality, and energy.
Priority 5: Discern Emmanuel’s future related to Building and Finances
Emmanuel will engage in an intentional stewardship campaign (not to be confused with a fundraising campaign) alongside narrative budgeting in order to strengthen the budget. This initiative will be led by a Stewardship Team.
In May 2024, Emmanuel wrapped up a visioning process with Credence & Co. That process identified five strategic priorities. This Stewardship campaign comes from Priority 5: Discern Emmanuel’s future related to Building and Finances. You can find the full report at the bottom of this page.
Four weeks of renewal
- October 6: Kick-off worship service to explain the details of the campaign, to distribute pledge forms, and to distribute materials for next week.
- October 13: Add to the Mandala Mosaic
- October 20: Distribute materials for the Mandala Mosaic
- October 27: Collect pledge forms and complete the Mandala.
What's your plan?
Fill a commitment form
Our community is nurtured by time, talent and treasure. Our 2025 Commitment Form asks you to prayerfully consider how you and those around you will support Emmanuel in 2025. If you did not receive one in church, download a pledge form here and bring it to the church in October.
Your presence changes things.
While money keeps the lights on, your presence in our community spreads light among others. Options include committing to a change in giving in 2025, offering to be part of the hospitality crew on a Sunday morning, or offering to call or visit a member of the Emmanuel community outside of Sundays.
Join the PARade
Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) form
You can ensure that Emmanuel and those who are helped through Mission and Service can count on your support by giving monthly through Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). Through an automatic monthly withdrawal from your bank account, PAR allows you to give to what matters to you most.
Sometimes life’s agenda takes over our best-laid plans. With PAR, you don’t have to worry about writing a cheque or forgetting to donate because life has thrown you a curveball. By signing up for PAR, you make a clear statement of what is important to you. You also give the recipients of your gift the peace of mind that comes with knowing your help is stable and reliable.
It’s really easy.