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Every Member Canvass

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EMC 2023 Brochure

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As the Stewardship Council gathered to prayerfully discuss the theme for this year’s Every Member Canvass (EMC), they selected the passage from I Corinthians because it resonated strongly with who we are and where we are as a parish. As the scripture tells us, now is the time to remain steady and unmoving; with your help we can continue to meet the ever changing and ever-growing demands of ministry at the corner of Texas and Fannin.

Stewardship Council Chair Gay Gulledge noted: “The 2023 EMC encompasses our baptismal covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being, recognizing that everything we have, and everything we are, is a gift from God.”

As we reflect on what the Cathedral means to us, we are inspired by all of the ways this community of faith shares the love of God with others, as well as one another. Yet doing this good work requires on an investment of both spiritual and financial gifts.

Our Cathedral ministries depend on stewardship (care) from all of us. The things you see at the Cathedral every time you come — our historic campus, beautiful liturgies, amazing music, community out-reach, pastoral care, educational programs — all require financial support.

The Every Member Canvass (EMC) is the annual financial pledge campaign that supports the mission and new and on-going programs of the church. The EMC helps cover the costs of everything from lightbulbs and coffee cups to innovative programs and vital technology. It funds more than 2/3rds of the Cathedral’s annual operating budget enabling our common life and outreach in the community.

In 2023, we look forward to increased opportunities to serve our neighbors, transform our hearts, embrace one another, love our planet, enrich our minds, worship together, and share the Gospel of Jesus. It is your gifts of time, talent, and treasure that assure our church will continue to be a vibrant expression of God’s love for the world.

Goal
To fully and responsibly fund the 2023 budget, the Vestry anticipates the Cathedral will need $3.7 million in parishioner pledges.

Your support enables the Cathedral to care for those within our parish and beyond our walls in ways that make a real and direct impact. Please consider a gift that can truly make a difference.

Loyalty Sunday
We are hopeful to have all pledge commitments returned by Loyalty Sunday, November 13. We invite you to join us as we renew our commitment to our beloved Cathedral in time, talent, and treasure.

Your clergy, staff, and Vestry stand ready to meet the ever-growing needs of our community. Thank you for your support.

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EMC 2023 Brochure


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Karen Kraycirik
Chief Operating Officer & Minister for Stewardship
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    Karen Kraycirik

    Chief Operating Officer & Minister for Stewardship
    713-590-3338 |

    Karen was born and raised in Dallas, but after several years in Houston she has come to fully appreciate the Southwest Texas lifestyle and humidity. She studied at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2007. Karen began attending services at the Cathedral in 2013, and was baptized and confirmed in the spring of 2014. In previous professional roles, she has developed a broad set of skills with a focus on event planning and customer service. When not at work, Karen enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her Boston terrier.

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    Welcome to Christ Church Cathedral. We are glad to welcome you to this diverse and vibrant community of faith. Since 1839, we have been a witness to downtown Houston through worship, learning and loving service. We hope that you’ll find inspired preaching, teaching, and worship, and become part of our Cathedral community.

    The Cathedral is open and affirming for people of all races, ages, socio-economic statuses, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Whoever you are, and whatever your story, you are welcome to know God and one another here.

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    Stewardship and Giving: Support Cathedral Ministries

    Generously responding to God’s gifts is a reflection of spirituality and recognition that we are the stewards of his bounty. It is a way of life — something we do day in and day out.

    There are many ways to make financial gifts to support the ministries, pastoral care, education, vitality, and growth of Christ Church Cathedral. We are grateful to donors who graciously make one-time gifts, annual pledges, ongoing planned giving, and who find other ways to offer their help forwarding the work of our ministries.

    Learn more about how you can get involved and support the Cathedral, or offer your time as a volunteer.

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