Continuing
Our Journey

Faith, Stewardship,

and

Mission

A prayerful invitation to continue growing together

Faith • Worship • Community • Mission

Archangel Michael Orthodox Church

Dear Archangel Michael Parish Family,

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Since the Annual Meeting in February, the Parish Board has shared ongoing reflections about parish life, our financial reality, and the opportunities before the parish. We are grateful for the thoughtful engagement, sincere questions, and prayerful support we have received from so many of you.

We are especially thankful for everyone who supports our parish through prayer, service, and stewardship. Your faithful participation helps sustain our shared life and strengthens our witness to the community.

The spirit of our conversations

Service Driven – Serving our parish and community with care.
Shared Vision – Moving forward together in faith and mission.
Transparency – Communicating openly and responsibly.

A clear picture of where we are today

The 2026 budget projected a $71,000 deficit, requiring us to draw from our endowment to sustain operations. Through your generosity, annual giving has already increased by more than $43,000.

This progress is a remarkable example of collective impact. We still have work to do toward long-term sustainability, but this invitation is not rooted in pressure. It is an opportunity to prayerfully consider how we can continue growing together.

Our Future As A Church Family

During the months of February and March, members of our community addressed the parish, sharing a vision for future growth and offering a heartfelt call to action – encouraging us to reflect, examine ourselves honestly, and deepen our commitment to giving.

A Prayerful Invitation

If you feel called to do so, please prayerfully consider increasing your regular stewardship commitment by an amount that is both comfortable and sustainable for your household.

This is not an appeal born from urgency or pressure.

Many small, intentional acts of stewardship create meaningful collective impact. Stewardship is a spiritual practice through which we offer back to God a portion of the blessings He has entrusted to us.

Spiritually intentional

A faithful response to God’s blessings.

Freely and joyfully

An offering given with a willing heart.

According to ability

A commitment that is comfortable and sustainable.

Small increases. Meaningful collective impact.

$50 more / month

If all pledging households participate =

$9,500 per month

$114,000 per year

$75 more / month

If all pledging households participate =

$14,250 per month

$171,000 per year

$100 more / month

If all pledging households participate =

$19,000 per month

$228,000 per year

Note: The above projection assumes 190 pledging families; additional gifts each year will exceed budget, allowing funds for growth and ministry.

“Give what you have decided in your heart, not under pressure, because God loves a cheerful giver.”

— 2 Corinthians 9:7

Where does my money go?
Donations are welcome for General Operating Fund, Improvement Fund, Endowment Fund, Special Funds, Candles and more.

What are the “Special Funds” that can I donate towards?

Liturgical
Charity
Endowment
Grave Sales
Improvement
Renovation
St. Herman’s
Tithe Fundraiser
Orphanage – Kenya
St. Theodosius
St. Nina
Church Special Events
Craft Fair
Scholarship
St. Vlad’s Camp
Advertising
Other

Checks payable to:
Archangel Michael Orthodox Church
5025 E. Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147

How additional resources can strengthen our Mission

Your stewardship makes a real and lasting impact across every aspect of parish life.

Welcoming & Outreach

Welcoming new families and strengthening our outreach to the broader community.
Community presence, including Christmas and Pascha invitations for neighbors and friends.

Youth & Family Ministry

Formation of the next generation.
Vacation Bible School.
Baba’s Kitchen annually.

Facilities as Ministry

Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and reverent church home that supports ministry and fellowship.

Pastoral Care & Ministry Support

Care for parishioners at every stage of life.

Faithful Stewardship

Sustaining the ministries that nurture our parish family and strengthening our witness to the community.

Responsible Stewardship

We have a negative balance sheet, and we cannot continue that way.

With disciplined stewardship and your continued generosity, we can move forward together on a strong and sustainable foundation.

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