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Every week at MPC, something meaningful happens.
It happens in quiet moments of care.
In shared meals and conversations.
In worship, in service, and in the simple act of showing up for one another.
It happens when someone realized they are not alone.
That’s MPC.
We are community rooted in More People Caring - and because of that, we are
Still Standing. Still Giving. Still Becoming.
But
the truth is, that kind of community doesn’t just happen. It is sustained –
faithfully and consistently – by people like you.
As
we look toward the new fiscal year beginning July 1, MPC is also facing some
important realities. Rising costs for utilities, building maintenance,
staffing, and ministry continue to impact the church, just as they affect
families throughout our community. To support a balanced and sustainable
2026–27 budget, we are asking the congregation to consider an overall 15%
increase in annual pledge giving.
We
know that is a significant ask, especially in challenging times. But we also
believe it is both reasonable and achievable.
Last
year, this congregation responded generously to the organ and kitchen
fundraising efforts because people understood the importance of those needs and
wanted to invest in the future of MPC. In fact, the combined total of last
year’s pledge giving and those special fundraisers exceeded what we are asking
through this year’s stewardship campaign.
As
we discussed earlier this year, we remain in a place where “a few dollars more”
each week - from everyone who is able - can make a meaningful difference.
This
is not about obligation or fear. It is about responding to what you already
know and love about this church.
Your
pledge is a way of saying:
This community matters. This work
matters. I want to be a part of what comes next.
Together,
our commitments allow MPC to continue the ministries and connections that
define us - while also creating space for what we are still becoming.
We
invite you to prayerfully consider your 2026–27 pledge and return it on
Commitment Sunday. Because when you give to MPC, you are not simply supporting
a church - You are helping keep God’s light of love and justice shining in
this community.
Hold onto what is good,
Pastor Kathryn Johnston