A Message From the Treasurer

A Message from the Parish Treasurer

Dear Parishioners of St. John’s,

Each Sunday, I am reminded of how grateful I am for the people of this community. Over the past year, we have welcomed newcomers and I am thankful that you have chosen St. John’s as your new spiritual home. We also have a growing number of livestream viewers, and this service has expanded our ministry into many homes.

As the parish treasurer, I would like to briefly update you on St. John’s finances. I am pleased to report that once again our spending and most of our income are on target for 2026 as projected in our annual budget. One of the highlights of 2026 is the impressive $19,920 raised for Lookout’s North Shore Shelter through our Long, Long Night of Hope campaign. However, an area that concerns me is that our general donations are down by 13% from our budget. There may be many reasons for this as inflation has increased the cost of living for everyone. St. John’s is no exception in facing rising costs and we rely on donations to pay for our expenses.

In this last quarter of the year, I would ask that you prayerfully review where you are in your annual financial commitment to St. John’s. To bring your donations up to date, please drop off a cheque at the Church office or bring your donation to the in-person services. I also ask you to consider your financial commitment for 2027 or become a regular donor. If you are new to St. John’s please contact the office or Bev Provost, our Donor Administrator, as to how you can contribute regularly and be an important part of supporting our ongoing ministry. By becoming a regular donor, you will receive a tax receipt for your contributions. As always, I thank everyone for your faithful offerings of time, talent and treasure to St. John’s.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or one of the Church Wardens. I thank you for taking the time to read this and for your prayerful considerations.

Sincerely yours,

Bob Hardy, Treasurer

St. John’s Anglican Church

November 2026