Stewardship Reflections – Pentecost Year C
The following reflections are intended to encourage individuals and parishes to think about holistic stewardship and serve as guideposts along the way of our individual and collective faith journey. Bless you during this year’s Season of Pentecost and your various activities and ministries, including the practice of stewardship. We pray for the Holy Spirit to enable and equip us in taking care of ourselves; the gift and practice of faith; our relationships; Christ’s church; our local communities; and the wider world
Sunday June 8, 2025 – The Day of Pentecost
Based on Psalm 104:25-35, 37b
The psalmist offers a picture of God’s generosity with an opening hand filling creation with good things. In response, how might we open our hands in gratitude and return a portion of our blessings with trust and joy?
Sunday June 15, 2025 – Trinity Sunday
Based on Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Wisdom was present at creation, delighting in the world and its people. As stewards of this sacred earth, how are we participating in God’s ongoing work of creation and renewal?
What partnerships and practices are helping us care for what God has made?
Sunday June 22, 2025 – Second Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Luke 8:26-39
This story challenges us to examine what distracts us from God’s vision. Are there fears and habits that keep us from seeing others clearly or acting with compassion? Faithful stewardship begins with seeing the world as God sees it.
Sunday June 29, 2025 – Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Based on the Readings of the Day
Saint Peter and Saint Paul remind us that while faithful stewardship involves material generosity it is also about embracing our giftedness and using it to strengthen and deepen our relationship with God and neighbour.
Sunday July 6, 2025 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” Jesus sends his followers out with a measure of urgency and trust. As faithful stewards today, we are also sent-to listen, to serve, and to share. What mission is God placing on your heart this year? Where are you being called to go?
Sunday July 13, 2025 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Luke 10:25-37
The Good Samaritan did not hesitate to pause, care, and give with compassion that was practical and costly. In a world that often rushes past suffering, how might we slow down and offer our time and resources to those in need?
Sunday July 20, 2025 – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Based on luke 10:38-42
Martha serves and Mary listens. Both were needed, but Jesus reminded Martha that presence matters. In your practice of stewardship, are you making space to be present with God, with others, with yourself? What helps you give not just your effort, but your attention?
Sunday July 27, 2025 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Luke 11:1-13
“Ask… seek… knock.” Jesus invites us into a relationship of persistenttrust in him. Stewardship begins with prayer-acknowledging that all we have comes from God. How might your prayer life shape the way you give, serve, and live this year?
Sunday August 3, 2025 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Colossians 3:1-11
Paul calls us to set our minds on things above and live as people transformed. Stewardship is not just about what we do, but who we are becoming. What old habits are you being invited to shed? What new practices are helping you live more generously?
Sunday August 10, 2025 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Luke 12:32-40
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus reminds us in a “stewardship 101” that our giving reflects our values. What does your generosity say about what you treasure most, and invest more deeply in what truly matters?
Sunday August 17, 2025-Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Hebrews 11:29 -12:2
The journey of faith is not always easy. Many are weary along the way. Yet we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses who urge us on. What helps you persevere in your stewardship of giving, service and hope?
Sunday August 24, 2025 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Based on Luke 1.3:10–17
A woman is healed and the crowd rejoiced. This week’s reflection is a prayer of gratitude: “Almighty God, we belong to you. All that we have comes from you-our lives, our gifts, our time. Help us to share in the blessing of giving as well as in the joy of receiving. Amen.” How might this prayer shape your week? I hope it may do so.
Sunday August 31, 2025 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
A Prayer for Labour Day
Creating God, you are the source of the dignity and purpose in our work As we labour in a variety of ways, may we do so with integrity and joy with your help in valuing the work of others, seek fairness, and find meaning in all we do. Amen.
A Spirit-filled Pentecost