2026 Budget

Last Tuesday night, our Parish Council passed a budget for 2026. The discussion around the budget was marked by thoughtfulness, as we brought a variety of questions and concerns to the table, seeking to be both faithful and responsible.

Finances are a delicate issue for us to discuss, yet they are a significant part of our discipleship of Jesus. I chose to share a Bible reading from last Monday mornings prayer meeting as the devotion at the start of our meeting. It was from Matthew 6:19-34. I found it helpfully challenging. Here’;s a few of the things it reminded me:

1. Earthly treasures fade away, heavenly treasures last forever

2. We can’t serve God an money

3. We remember the extent of God’s care. He who provides for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field will provide much more for his people.

4. When we seek first his kingdom and righteousness, God will provide our needs

5. Don’t worry!

As he does, God used his word to calm me and refresh me as we approached the conversation about finances and budget. He is our good God, who will provide for our needs as we seek His kingdom and righteousness. 

I want to bring you into the discussion we had and share with you the outcome of the decision about the budget. I think its helpful to do this through small groups, so over the next few weeks I plan to visit each of our small groups to talk about the budget, the thinking behind it and the vision we seek to fulfil through it. 

What if I’m not part of a small group?

If you’re not part of a small group, I’d still love to meet with you. Please reach out to me, and I will arrange some meetings to cater for those not in groups. Alternatively, if you’d like to have a personal conversation about the budget, I’m happy to find a time to discuss it with you.

I look forward to seeing how God grows his church through our ministry next year, as supported by the budget Parish Council has set.

In Grace and Truth,

Ron