The COVID pandemic has had an impact on many individuals and organizations. That includes a financial impact. St. Croix Reformed Church has felt it too. Below is a letter asking you to consider making a regular financial gift in 2021. We recognize that individuals have been impacted as well, so this is not to pressure you to give or squeeze another dollar out of you. But, if you’ve been grateful for your experience at SCRC, we’d appreciate your support.

You can also download the letter here.

You can download and print a copy of the pledge card here.

To the members and supporters of St. Croix Reformed Church,

          Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

          COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone in the world both in terms of daily living and in issues related to health. Closer to home our schools have been closed, daycare is challenging, businesses are struggling, and our social interactions are structured in ways we never before imagined.

Houses of Faith including churches, temples, and synagogues are not exempt from being challenged.  On-line services have become the norm and faith leaders are finding they must find creative ways to reach and serve their congregations. In addition, our church is finding that financial support is waning.  In 2020, we experienced a $20,000 shortfall 

Giving Appeal: We are hearing that this decline of 30% is not new to churches on island.  However, it is not sustainable.  With that,  the Consistory of St. Croix Reformed Church is appealing to our congregation to be certain to give at least what you had given in years past, and if we might ask, to possibly add 15 to 20 percent to that amount in the year 2021.  That increase would cover the $20,000 shortfall we experienced in 2020, and for that we would be very grateful!

Pledging: We are also asking that you consider pledging.  Meaning that you identify the amount you plan to give in the year 2021, and in whatever increments you chose, ensure that the church receives that amount.  By pledging we, the Consistory, can better plan our goals for the year, and attach the appropriate financial support.  A pledge would also be very much appreciated.  Simply let Pastor Peter know your intent.

          Each year since Pastor Peter has been with us, he’s reminded us that followers of Jesus commit to giving for three reasons: for God, for others, for ourselves. We give as a sign of our trust in God’s promise to “give us this day our daily bread.” We give for the sake of others because, as the prophet Isaiah said, “if you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness and your gloom be like the noonday.” Finally, and most often neglected, we give for ourselves in order to preserve a place where we can gather in the presence of the Lord who will restore to us the joy of salvation and sustain in us a willing spirit.

          We are extremely blessed to have a very nice facility and sanctuary located on a beautiful piece of property.  That, along with pastoral leadership which has proven to be compassionate and of high quality in providing an understanding of Christianity, we know we have the resources to continue our lives in Christian faith. We thank you in advance for your assistance and may be contacting you to answer any questions or concerns.

In Christian Love and Peace,

                                                              Pastor Peter – petertewinkle@gmail.com

                                                              Dan Huston – dhhuston@yahoo.com

                                                              Annette  Updyke – annetteupdyke@gmail.com

                                                              Willette Lewis willettelewis@gmail.com

                                                              Monica Rhule – monruhle@gmail.com

                                                              Don Bailey – donstx@yahoo.com

                                                              Brad Ebersole – bradleyebersole@gmail.com