Dear Fellow Parishioners:

This year we achieved a balanced budget because the Diocese of Texas gave us a one-year (ONLY) abatement on the diocesan assessment, which would have been in excess of $100,000. That relief enabled us to restore the associate rector position that was vacated when Mother Amy left and to meet the cost of other essential ministries and programs.

As we look ahead, we know that we will have to absorb the assessment in next year’s budget before any other increases in expense. People are the most important and our largest expense comprising 63% of the budget. And if you add the non-employee cost of musicians for special services and the TCU Choir Scholarships within the music budget, the portion is even greater. I think you will agree that we are blessed with extraordinary clergy and staff who lead, nurture, and support us.

In short, we need to re-emphasize the importance of pledging financial support to Trinity. Over the coming months, we will be sharing more with you about the people and ministries that serve us so well and our goals for next year. In the meantime, please take a look at the snapshot below or click here to download a PDF of this report.

Thank you for the many contributions of financial resources, talents, and efforts that enable Trinity to thrive. And, if you have not had the opportunity to make a pledge for this year, it is never too late. Click here to make a pledge of support.

With gratitude and love,

Stewardship Ministry Group Chair