St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
Transforming Hearts and Community Through Jesus' Love
LETTER FROM THE RECTOR
Dear Beloved Members of St Gregory's,
As we stand at the threshold of a new chapter in our journey together, my heart overflows with gratitude and anticipation This past year has been a time of remarkable transformation and renewal for St Gregory's Celebrating our 70th anniversary has given us the opportunity to reflect on our rich history and the profound ways we have been blessed, and to look at the days ahead filled with unlimited possibilities
Under the grace of God and with the dedication of our incredible community, we have completed the magnificent renovation of our sanctuary and campus. As we enter our 2025 Stewardship season, we are poised for a bright future filled with new opportunities for growth, connection, outreach, and deeper community engagement. St. Gregory’s is thriving, and we are a beacon of hope and faith in Boca Raton. God is truly good.
As we prepare for our annual Stewardship Campaign, I invite you to join me in prayer about the journey we share as a congregation at St Gregory’s our spiritual home We are here as a means of support as we navigate the ups and downs of our lives. It is a walk of love that we undertake with one another. This is what it means to be in community with each other – this is what walking in love looks like.
Our theme for this year ’ s Stewardship campaign, "Walk in Love," beautifully encapsulates our mission of Transforming Hearts and Community Through Jesus' Love. It is a call to action, inviting each of us to embody Christ's love in every aspect of our lives.
As we embrace our future, I invite you to join us on this sacred journey. Let us continue to walk in Christ’s love, intentionally making a difference where we can. I ask you to prayerfully consider your stewardship pledge for 2025. Your generosity and commitment to St. Gregory’s are what make our vibrant ministries possible and allow us to share Christ’s love both near and far. God bless you.
With deepest gratitude and blessings, w J Sherman Rector, St Gregory's Episcopal Church
WALK IN LOVE: MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER
Worship and Spiritual Growth
Taking It to the Next Level
Affirming our core commitment to spiritual growth, St Gregory’s remains deeply rooted in a dynamic life with God in Christ with worship that moves hearts, shapes minds, strengthens wills and renews spirits Complementing glorious worship, we offer substantive opportunities to foster deeper relationships with God and one another through classes, retreats, lectures, and joyous community life.
Children, Youth, Young Adults and Families: Impacting the Next Generation
We treasure the gift of our children, youth, young adults, and their families. The greatest gift that we can give to the next generation is the boundless love of God in Jesus Christ. Beginning with our Mommy and Me (Dads, too!), our commitment to nurturing children is boundless. Through Sunday School classes, youth ministry gatherings, children’s choristers, acolytes, Confirmation classes, and college and young adult ministry, St. Gregory’s is nurturing faith, hope, and love in the next generation
Pastoral Care:
Caring and Compassion Through the Love of Jesus
We believe every human being is created in God’s image We seek to love everyone No exceptions We embody this love in our congregation through such ministries as clergy visitations, Stephen Ministry, the Order of St Luke healing ministry, the prayers of the Daughters of the King, and our Lay Eucharistic Visitors We are a community of disciples that care for one another with the abundant compassion of Christ
Outreach:
Where the Love of Christ extends to Boca and beyond!
At St. Gregory's, with God's grace, we sincerely strive to love God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. In serving meals daily to those in need with Meals with Meaning, supporting homeless families in transition through Family Promise, educating and feeding children in Bondeau, Haiti, and supporting access to educatin for children in Madagascar, St. Gregory's doesn't just talk about love, we walk in love!
The power of the Holy Spirit and your generous giving makes this happen! Thank you!!
St Gregory’s makes an impactful difference to my family and me because of our sincere welcoming of everyone. We are abundant in the diversity of our congregation and ideas. We offer meaningful and rewarding ministries that include Meals with Meaning (supporting the most vulnerable in our community), Healing, Pastoral Care, and Music to just name a few. My family and I are spiritually fulfilled being members of St. Gregory’s!
-
Ed Rivera
WIDE OPEN HEARTS AND WIDE OPEN DOORS
REACHING OUT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Our hearts and doors are not just open to our beloved members we open them to our beloved wider community, too. From recovery groups, Scouts, art classes, summer reading skills programs, and more, St. Gregory’s shares our space and resources to bless our neighbors near and far.
Serving over 300 guests each week, Meals with Meaning exemplifies our commitment to Walk in Love by providing meals, essential items, and spiritual enrichment to the most vulnerable. We now include home meal deliveries for seniors
Extending far beyond Boca, St Gregory’s capacity to love and serve reaches communities like Bondeau, Haiti, and the Diocese of Toliara, Madagascar We continually build lasting, sustainable partnerships with the local community and with groups such as Food for the Poor, the Order of St John, Palm Beach County Food Bank, B'nai Torah Congregation Hands on Tzedakah, and other companion organizations.
FOSTERING INTERFAITH RELATIONSHIPS SHARING LOVE ACROSS FAITHS
St Gregory’s demonstrates an unwavering commitment to building meaningful relationships across diverse faith traditions. Our energetic and faithful participation in BRICA (Boca Raton Interfaith Clergy Association) and BRIYA (Boca Raton Interfaith Youth Association) exemplifies our pledge to maintain and expand these relationships.
St. Gregory’s is like a second home to our family. My kids have developed a solid spiritual foundation by participating in the youth programs and feel strong personal connections with youth program leaders. They feel supported and loved by St. Gregory’s.
- Maria Patton
WALKING IN THE WAY OF LOVE
THE IMPACT OF LOVE IN ACTION
600
WORSHIP SERVICES LAST YEAR
God was praised and lives were fed and renewed!
300
PEOPLE FED WEEKLY
250 FED ON THANKSGIVING
2,000
CONCERT ATTENDEES
Number of attendees at concerts at St. Gregory’s in the past year.
80
Number of children and adults baptized in the past 5 years BAPTISMS
21
21 individuals/families receiving subsidized support for mental health needs through Gentle Giant Ministry SUPPORTED
$100,000
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
$100,000 in scholarships have been awarded over the past 10 years.
500
VISITS LAST YEAR
Number of visits to hospitals and homes of members in need last year.
40
VOLUNTEERS
The number of volunteers serving our guests each week
$15,000
From the clergy discretionary fund assisting people in need. GIVEN IN SUPPORT TO THOSE IN NEED
1,200++ Immeasurably impacting and transforming hearts and community through Jesus’ love MEMBERS OF ST. GREGORY’S
450
CHILDREN EDUCATED
Annual number of children educated and fed in Bondeau, Haiti
100
CLERGY SUPPORTED
Number of clergy worldwide supported in seminary over the past 10 years
YOUR 2025 PLEDGE: BEGIN WITH A PRAYERFUL HEART
St. Gregory's has made great strides over the years, and we couldn't have done any of it without your support. Your generosity enables us to continue doing God's work, make a difference, and walk in love as Christ calls us to do. Please prayerfully consider your 2025 stewardship pledge so that St. Gregory’s can continue to do this important work.
PRAY. As you pray, please consider expressing your gratitude for all your many blessings with a pledge – if possible, a percentage of what God has bestowed on you and your family.
ACT. Make your pledge to the parish by filling out the pledge card included in this packet and returning it in the enclosed envelope, or fill out the online pledge form at www.stgregroysepiscopal.org/pledge. The more pledges we receive, the better we can prepare our church budget for the coming year.
PRAY AGAIN. Once you have turned in your pledge, pray again Pray that you can fulfill that pledge as 2025 unfolds, and pray that the servant leaders of St Gregory’s are, like all the members of St Gregory’s, faithful stewards of the gifts entrusted to them
As we embark on this journey, let us Walk in Love together, united in faith and generosity
2025 OPERATING BUDGET
St. Gregory's programs are funded as follows:
A MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER
I want to express my profound gratitude for your ongoing support and generosity to our church and its ministries. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our community and helped us continue Walking in Love with all the people we help in our local community and around the world
As we look forward to the future, we are excited about what God has in store for our impactful ministries. With your continued support, we can make an even greater impact and reach more people with the message of love, hope, and salvation
Thanks for all you do for us,
Gary Paris, Treasurer St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
WE LOVE BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US
It is only through your support that St. Gregory's can continue our mission of Transforming Hearts and Community Through Jesus' Love. Please prayerfully consider your pledge in support of next year ' s budget.
YOUR ANNUAL PLEDGE
Once you have prayerfully considered your pledge and arrived at the amount you'd like to give, please share that amount with us Your pledge is non-binding, so if your financial situation changes you will never be pressured by us. The dollar amount of your pledge simply helps our financial committee budget and plan for the upcoming year.
ONLINE GIVING
To give online, please visit St. Gregory's online giving page to make your secure, one-time, or recurring gift.
stgregorysepiscopal.org/give-online
CHECKING
MAILING YOUR CHECK
If you prefer to pay your pledge by check, please mail it to:
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
P O Box 1503
Boca Raton, FL 33429
AUTOPAY
For optimum convenience, set up recurring payments with your bank's autopay feature Your bank will generate and mail a paper check from your account to St. Gregory's for you.
MOBILE GIVING
ST. GREGORY'S APP
Download the free St. Gregory's Boca Raton app from the app store and click the Give button Choose Use Pushpay to set up an account, make a one-time gift, or schedule your giving
TEXT TO GIVE
Text SGEGive to 833-672-4095 to give from your mobile device
SCAN TO GIVE
To scan the QR code, please open the camera on your phone, scan the QR code, and select your gift.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF STOCKS, MUTUAL FUNDS, OR IRAS
There may be distinct tax advantages to contributing to St. Gregory's directly from your retirement or investment accounts. Contact your financial advisor for additional information.
LEGACY GIVING
To learn more about legacy giving, please visit: stgregorysepiscopal.org/legacy
MINISTERS
All the People of St. Gregory’s CLERGY
& STAFF
The Reverend Andrew J Sherman, Rector
The Reverend Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, Clergy Associate and Pastoral Counselor
The Reverend Jean Bruno, Clergy Associate
The Reverend David Potter, Clergy Associate
The Reverend Dr. Emilio Rosolen, Clergy Associate
The Reverend Dr R Craig Burlington, Clergy Associate Emeritus
Tim Brumfield, Director of Music Ministry, Organist and Choirmaster–
Jeff Miller, Senior Verger
Kristen Chaney, Parish Administrator
Leanda Robinson, Financial Manager
Gena Vallee, Director of Outreach and Pastoral Support
Steve Demoreuille, Facilities Manager/ Sexton
Anita Sherman, Sunday School Coordinator and Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Photo credit: The altar photo on the front cover was taken by Tom C Robison, Photographer, TCR Photographer 1500 W Cypress Creek Rd #513, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309
