A Message From Calvary's Rector

Dear Friends,

During the past year, through the generosity of Calvary’s parishioners, we have built on Calvary’s rich history of showing love, by sharing God’s gifts justly and charitably.

Community Outreach
New efforts, such as the Journey Episcopal Church in Fulton and the Grant Elementary School project, build on the success of Saturday Café, the Food Bank, Room at the Inn, and Loaves and Fishes. The presence of our parishioners at Pride Fest, CROP Walk and the Habitat Blitz Build demonstrated
the compassion and support found at Calvary.

Worship
Our worship is full of the Spirit. Sunday attendance is complimented by Zoom and YouTube broadcasts, monthly services for those living at the Bluffs, and Lay Eucharistic Minister visits to the sick and those who can’t get to church.
The Music Ministry’s bell ensemble and choirs not only focus on our own worship services but offer special performances to enrich the lives of the entire community.

Building for Tomorrow
Calvary’s collaborative youth efforts with St. Andrews Lutheran Church are taking shape under the new name: ELFY. Children’s Chapel and a children’s fellowship hour were rebooted this year and we are now seeing new acolytes.
Campus ministry efforts, with Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry, are now seeing several dozen students and volunteers meeting regularly for Bible study, prayer and dinner. Inclusive and affirming contact with students at Mizzou, Stephens and Columbia colleges make it clear that Calvary welcomes all of God’s children.

Open Hearts and Open Doors
Recognizing that God does not entrust a gift to a steward for the steward’s exclusive use, our annual stewardship period begins with a personal request that you reflect on the gifts you have received and consider how God is calling you to share your time, talents and treasure.

Faithfully,
Rev. Ann Dieterle

Stewardship Campaign 2024

Calvary is committed to honoring stewardship pledged with accountability and transparency .  

Budget
Parish activities, as a percentage of the budget, are listed to the right.  A complete budget breakdown is available on the parish website.  It is also provided at the annual parish meeting.  

Goal
The Stewardship Campaign for 2024 has a goal of $415,000.

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We reached our exceeded our goal of $415,000 for 2024! 
Thank you!!

Sharing Our Gifts 

• Stewardship is key to the success of a vibrant parish that seeks to grow. By sharing our gifts, we take a critical step toward fulfilling the duty of all Christians to pray, work and give for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom.
• Our collective gifts support clergy having sufficient time to visit those who are ill or in crisis, as well as connecting with all parishioners.
  
• As Calvary offers two Sunday services and a renewed ministry to Columbia’s campus communities, our gifts support the faith journey and varying needs of all parishioners. Confident of Calvary’s commitment to campus ministry, the Diocese of Missouri provides financial support for campus ministry.
• Many of the ministries Calvary is most proud of, such as outreach in the community, are made possible through the the annual Stewardship Campaign.

To read our entire 2024 Stewardship letter, click HERE.  

2024 Online Pledge Card
Please fill out the form and submit

Click HERE for the Giving Calculator.

Thank you for your generosity!