Programs
of Stewardship

United Thank Offering (UTO)
The UTO is a ministry of the Episcopal Church.  It was Mrs. Richard Soule, President of St. Paul's Guild in 1888, who was one of two women that originated the very idea of UTO.  That idea has since spread until Episcopal women follow the custom all over the world by dropping coins into their blue boxes and saying prayers of thankfulness.  Nowadays, libraries, hospitals, job-training projects and people are brought together by our nickels, dimes and quarters collected in those blue boxes that you see scattered throughout the church - yours for the taking!  Twice a year, during the spring and fall, the blue UTO envelopes are mailed out and gathered in here at St. Paul's on Ingathering Day.

Every Member Canvass (EMC)
The EMC campaign is kicked off in the fall of our church year.  Our stewardship message is that as Christians, the beneficent use of money is one of the most tangible expressions of our faith.  Parishioners are called and invited to examine their resources and give proportionally to the church.  Callers and Captains are needed for this important project.

Finance Committee
The Committee meets once a month to discuss the financial condition of St. Paul's.  This group monitors spending and income and makes recommendations regarding future financial plans.

Endowment Committee
The Committee manages the Endowment Fund of St. Paul's.  This group monitors our investments and makes recommendations accordingly.  It also deals with the issues confronting churches with large endowments.  At issue: the fact that parishioners may see a large endowment as a reason not to contribute financially, while as a church we plan for future financial considerations.