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      The Stewardship Committee is hosting a Day of Giving celebration following 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist on July 12. This mid-year pledge event, the first of its kind at All Saints, aims to thank everyone who has made a pledge in 2026 and to invite others to become stewards. It will feature a festive picnic and a drawing for a special beach-goer's gift. All pledge cards completed and received by noon on July 12 will be entered into the drawing, which will take place at 1 p.m. and will be livestreamed.  You do not have to be present to win.  

      The occasion also serves to remind members of All Saints that giving your time, talent, or treasure to further our 137-year-old mission and ministry is a continuous and invaluable gift.   

      Did you know that those who pledged (and often donated their skills) have not only kept All Saints operating and enabled us to preserve our historic worship space, but made a difference in the broader community?  Here are just a few examples of what your pledge has accomplished:

• In 2025, our outstanding "kitchen crew" once again served nearly 300 meals to individuals who hungered for a home-cooked meal as well as an antidote to loneliness through our Supper with All Saints program.

• We are one of 11 churches contributing to St. Gregory's Pantry, which provides temporary aid to approximately 10,000 individuals each year. Over 300 families have been able to enjoy the holidays because "saints" of all ages prepare Easter baskets, donate unwrapped Christmas gifts, and collect special food items. 

• And about 30 teen counselors from Camp Faith (St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Camden) each year for more than 20 years have experienced a day at the beach in recognition of the work they do providing city children with learning, fun, and friendship in a safe environment each summer. For many of these teens, it's the first time they've seen the ocean. For our parishioners who offer them a cookout and visit from the ice cream truck as well as escort them to the beach, it's a delight to hear the teens' laughter breaking over the waves.                       

 

      So, if you have not already made a pledge, please consider doing so by noon on July 12 (if not before!). It only takes a minute to complete a pledge card to support All Saints and make a difference in the life of someone in need. You can pick up a Mid-Year Pledge Card at the church or request one from the Church Office. Or go to the Give tab on this website to make a pledge online (please type "pledge" in the Note field).

      And if you have already made a pledge for this year (thank you!), but you want to keep the good vibes growing by adding a little more to it (like Rev. Kathryn has), you can use the Mid-Year Pledge Card to do so. This will double your chances in the drawing on July 12! 

       For more information, contact the Church Office.