THE VISION: A WORD FROM MOTHER KIM

The Reverend Kim Seidman, Rector

 

For over seventy years, St. Timothy's has been a house of prayer for all people: a place of gathering for worship, then sending out to love and serve in Christ's name. One can feel the presence of God in Word and Sacrament, and a spirit of connection and care in the community.

This past year has been one of prayerful discernment about our next chapter of ministry. Cultivating Courage, Connection, and Care represents a bold vision for the next 3-5 years.

Courage to address real life.

Connection to build real relationships.

Care to meet real human need.

Program goals include expanding small group offerings, addressing mental health needs, and partnering with local non-profits to address food and housing insecurity. 

To make this vision a reality, vestry addressed staffing and facilities. Facility improvements include critical maintenance on our forty-year-old building, and renovations that express and enable connection and care.

The planned improvements total $3 million, including a comprehensive HVAC system, resurfaced and illuminated parking lot, refreshed worship space, new Children's Chapel, accessible family restroom and laundry, and improved parish hall and small group gathering spaces. 

We are delighted and humbled to announce that the capital campaign, Cultivating Courage, Connection and Care, has already raised $2.5 million, including two designated gifts funding the new HVAC and sanctuary improvements. 87 households have already pledged $913,000. We are profoundly grateful for early gifts that inspire confidence in the vision. We ask you to join in the vision of restoring and improving our beloved spiritual home for the next generation.

The Rev. Kim Seidman, Rector