What does it take to find a spiritual home? For Tom Greenwood, it took almost 30 years, a career in the Marine Corps, and 15 moves before his family stumbled into Saint Peter’s in 2000 and never left. In this stewardship testimony, Tom reflects on how his family grew from grateful newcomers into active members of the parish, first by volunteering and then by discovering the sacred act of pledging. His words remind us that stewardship doesn’t require giant leaps. It begins with baby steps, given faithfully and according to our means, that grow into bolder strides as we walk in God’s grace.

What makes a church feel like home? For Kathi O’Neill, it was the children, the music, the sermon, and a familiar face that brought her to Saint Peter’s 35 years ago. In this stewardship testimony, Kathi reflects on the generations of her family who have called Saint Peter’s home and the faith, love, and support she has found here. Her words remind us that stewardship is more than an obligation. It is an opportunity to give with joy and ensure that the grace and wisdom of this community are shared with future generations.

What draws young families to a church? Sometimes it’s the welcome in the nursery, the joy on the playground, the sense that children belong. For Holt Edwards and his wife, Alli, it was exactly these things that made Saint Peter’s home. In this stewardship testimony, Holt reflects on what they found here two years ago, and what they’ve come to understand about the promise we make to one another when we commit to a faith community. His words speak to what it means to invest in the ministries that make Saint Peter’s possible.