I am a member of the Cedar Lane UUC Capital Campaign Steering Committee. I must say I was dubious when I was asked to join the steering committee. Several years ago I had served on our stewardship team when I was on our Board of Trustees and found it a difficult job. We had some training, but it seemed insufficient. What a different experience I’ve had working on this committee! The consultant has made all the difference. First, he walked us through the process and provided us with a script to use. Then, he took us on our first visits, demonstrating how it’s done. And for me, most importantly, he advised us to visit in pairs. I am now so much more comfortable on our visits.
With his guidance and encouragement, I am hopeful that we will exceed our expectations.
Cedar Lane UUC
Bethesda, Maryland
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Carmel Lutheran Church kicked off its ‘Hearts Compelled To Share’ capital campaign in record style. As of January 25th just 73 families of the more than 900 in the church had already committed $3.75 million dollars. That total represents not only the best kickoff to a campaign at CLC, it also represents the best campaign in total even though only 8% of the congregation has pledged so far.
The previous best campaign was just four years ago when CLC collected a total of about $3 million in pledges from over 425 donors.
"Jim Klote, president of James D. Klote and Associates, a capital stewardship consulting firm based in Fall Church, VA, appears on the big screen during his "All Things New" presentation at this year's Annual Conference session. Klote and Associates will conduct free stewardship education workshops for churches in all 18 districts of the conference this fall.
Participants listen attentively during the church stewardship workshop at Wright's Chapel UMC.The Virginia Conference sponsored series of stewardship workshops in each district is winding down, with two more district gatherings remaining in November.
