Stewardship 2025-26

March 3, 2025

Dear First Congregational Friend,

It is almost Spring and time to think about our collective opportunity to continue to Grow Together as a church community as we begin our 2025-2026 Stewardship campaign. The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor has been rooted in faith, family, and friends since 1847 and the impact on our faith community has been truly spiritual. As we look to our commitments of time, talents, and treasure to our beloved church, we ask you to reflect and consider the impact  First Congregational has had on you and your family.

My wife Colleen and I feel blessed to be a part of First Congregational for over 30 years, and we know that the opportunity to be a part of such a diverse and supportive faith community has impacted us and our family in many positive ways. Our new fiscal year begins July 1st, and the church is experiencing many of the same challenges we are all facing – continuing to try to do more with less. Our Trustees have been excellent stewards of our financial resources, and even with prudent budgeting, our operational needs continue to grow. The Trustees have set a stewardship goal of $590,000 to be raised during this campaign (a small increase from last year to help the church keep pace with inflation).  If everyone recommitted at their current pledge amount (though we won’t turn away increases!) and with the generous support of our new members pledging for the first time, we can achieve this goal! If, on the other hand, your circumstances have affected your ability to pledge, we understand and support you and welcome any contributions of
your time and talent. Enclosed you will find both a time and talent form and a pledge card. Please complete and then return both forms to the church by April 1st. Both forms are also available for submission on the FCC website.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Blessings,

Mike

Mike Creal
Stewardship Committee, Chair