Asheville, North Carolina
EXPLORE FAITH. EMBRACE COMMUNITY. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
60 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 | info@trinityasheville.org | Tel: 828-253-9361
STEWARDSHIP
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A Letter from Our Rector
Greetings,
Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness (2 Corinthians 3:12).
In my fourteen years as your Rector, I have watched Trinity become a people who do not shrink back, who meet each new day with hope and let that hope move us boldly into the world. This year's stewardship theme, Shaping Our Future, grew out of our discernment process: God's Church, Our Story. It asked not only what Trinity has been, but what God is calling us to become.
You can already see that future taking shape. Our partnerships with the Church of the Advocate, the Appalachian Regional Ministry, Manna Foodbank, Habitat for Humanity, and many others are places where Trinity's faith becomes action. Your generosity makes each of them possible, and a pledge for 2027 helps write the next chapter of our shared story.
Those who respond during the pre-campaign, September 15 through September 30, join our Leadership Group, an early expression of your commitment to Trinity's ministry. A gift of any amount, at any time, makes you a participant in the whole life of our church.
I am humbled and grateful for the abundance of support from Trinitarians this past year. Your commitment for 2027 enables Trinity to remain a place where all can Explore Faith, Embrace Community, Expect a Difference, and make one.
Thank you.
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A Letter from Our Wardens
Friends,
Imagine being part of a congregation where the church has to bring pews back into the building because the congregation is growing! Imagine being part of a church where the congregation is routinely given guidance on where additional parking can be found on Sunday mornings! Imagine being part of a congregation where the choir needs more room in the choir stalls because the music program is so wonderful! Well, as members of Trinity, we do not have to imagine these amazing things because we live them every day. We are blessed beyond measure to be part of this great community.
We have recently identified together a long list of Trinity’s strengths as well as a list of wishes for the future. Our clergy and staff, worship services and liturgy, music,
outreach programs, children and youth programs and welcoming community are some of what we love most about Trinity. Our church is flourishing and there is excitement and enthusiasm about where we go from here. We are blessed to have parishioners of all ages and we continue to enjoy our diversity. The future is in God’s hands and ours.
Paul’s letter to the Corinthians (3:12) says “Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness.” Growing and managing successful growth, like ours at Trinity, takes boldness and confidence. Sharing our treasure (along with our time and our talent) flows out of that confidence. Because we are guided by the hope that God
is faithfully at work — in our lives and our church, we can give boldly, trusting that our precious resources are not wasted but invested in serving others and thereby serving God.
By participating in our stewardship campaign, we can ensure Trinity’s continued legacy as a place where we explore faith, embrace community, and make a difference. On behalf of the entire Vestry, thank you for your consideration.
In Christ,
Craig Weeks, Senior Warden Nancy Dexter, Junior Warden
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Faithful, Joyful Act of Stewardship
GIVE A GIFT TODAY
The simplest way to support Trinity Church and its ministries is through cash gifts. But creative gifts of assets can include stocks, bonds, and property (real estate and personal property such as artwork, cars, silver). These gifts not only provide you with charitable deductions, but often offer additional tax savings as well. Give a gift online.
Please contact Jan Hildebrand with any questions about your gifts to Trinity Episcopal Church.
ANNUAL GIVING
As a member of Trinity Church, we encourage you to participate in annual giving. An annual gift, made through a pledge, assists lay leaders in planning for the mission and ministry of Trinity Church. An annual pledge is mainly an individual’s way of bonding your faith to God’s purposes on earth. Practically, your gift supports our celebration of the sacraments, ministry with all generations and our Outreach to the wider community. A narrative of our budget of Trinity church is provided on this page. It provides an overview of the ministry your gift supports.
LEGACY GIVING AND ENDOWMENT FUND
A gift to the Trinity Church Endowment Fund supports our parish’s ministries in perpetuity. Using its dividend and interest income, the Endowment Fund assists in meeting extraordinary capital needs and in underwriting special ministries and projects. Gifts can be made in life, by bequest or on a deferred basis.
The Trinity Legacy Society was established by Trinity Church to honor those who include our parish in their estate plans. Planned gifts are a unique way to leave a lasting impact on the lives of others beyond your lifetime. In addition to supporting the parish’s ministry and mission, a planned gift expresses your personal values and continues the stewardship of your life.
You are invited to invest in the future needs of Trinity Episcopal Church as we continue to serve our members, our community and our world. Please consider including Trinity in your estate plans. Contact Jan Hildebrand with any questions: jan@trinityasheville.org
STOCK GIFTS
Many parishioners give stock to Trinity in payment of their pledge or as a donation. Please contact Jan Hildebrand for account # and DTC#.
The next information is very important. Please notify Jan Hildebrand, financial assistant, of your stock transfer so that she can give immediate credit for your gift. Our policy is to sell the stock as soon as our broker has it in order to receive your desired contribution amount based on the stock price at the time of delivery. Unless our broker is advised of the transfer, the stock will not be sold.
If you have any questions, contact Jan Hildebrand by phone or email.
GIFTS OF TIME AND TALENT
Trinity Church is a parish with many ministries and many ways to give back through time and talent. We encourage you not only to weekly worship but also by spending a portion of your time in community with us. If you are not sure where to start but would like to give of your time and talents, let us help you get connected. Please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page to find out ways to become involved at Trinity.
FLOWERS & OTHER MEMORIALS
Gifts of altar flowers in the church for our Sunday worship can be given in memory of someone who has died or in thanksgiving for an occasion of celebration, such as a birthday, anniversary, graduation and more. Altar flower gifts are recognized in the bulletin on the weekend of their placement. If you are interested, contact the Flower Guild co-chairs, Clara Curtis (dceecurtis@gmail.com) and Ken Wilson (kdavl01@gmail.com).
Other creative memorials are welcome at Trinity. Please contact the rector to discuss your interest.