Welcome, Lenten sojourners.
Welcome to Women's History Month!
Without question, there is an infinite and compiling number of contributions women have made throughout history in changing the world. They vary from the birth of different inventions to shattering glass ceilings, knocking down barriers, and holding the door open for several others to follow and create change.
Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all inspire inclusion.
The 2024 Women's History Month theme established by The National Women’s History Alliance is titled: "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion." The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.
Come with your luck of the Irish as we gather around the Holy Table as we worship together.
To the glory of God,
Pastor Clarissa
Gratitude is Key to Living a Spirituality of Stewardship
Over the past weeks, I have invited our members and friends to give to our annual stewardship ministry. The main criterion for these invitations is that they live their lives as Christian stewards. These are folks who are “all in” at the church and who have been generous in sharing their gifts, time, talents, and tithes through the missions and ministry of Fifth Ave. United Methodist Church. Your commitment of financial support, no matter how small or how large, will be a great help to our church as we seek to balance our budget and live into to the plans God has for the life and purpose of our church. Each of you have been instrumental in helping the church grow and become the vibrant beloved community of faith that we are today.
The common thread that has run through all your committed and various giving: GRATITUDE! Without exception, persons who live Christian stewardship are also people who are grateful for what God has given them. STEWARDSHIP and GRATITUDE go hand in hand.
Open our hearts and minds to your abundance grace so that we might be good stewards of Your gifts!
As faithful stewards teach us to receive Your gifts gratefully, nurture them responsibly, share them selflessly, and return them to You with increase, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Gratefully in Christ.