with Warden Keith Okrosy
I see stewardship as a call to action. Throughout the gospel, Jesus set out to teach others to heal, to face adversity, to listen, to express empathy, in short, to do. Now, whether the disciplines listened or fully understood is another matter altogether. But perhaps that’s the beauty in those moments. Are we ever fully sure of ourselves when taking on our duties as Christians? Perhaps we don’t feel ready, don’t feel we have enough time, enough funds, or enough of what it takes.
However, while this hesitancy may feel real, while we are in the middle of doing good work, we can’t help but feel that it was the right move to make. So, while Jesus even reacted to Mary that guests not having enough wine was not his concern, it wasn’t his time. But, he still turned that water into wine and everyone had a blast. These small gestures can have a wide impact on our community and allow us all to enjoy the festivities of his good work.
I believe the secret to what makes taking on stewardship easier than we expect is that we have each other. Just this past Sunday, our community came together to show our neighborly support as part of our celebration and commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We all lent a hand to get that cheese and ham on those sandwiches, chop up those carrots, and decorate those bags. Something that may have taken one person over an hour, and some sore hands, took only about 15 minutes. And the camaraderie among everyone was a joy to experience.
Coming together for our neighbors is just one of the ways we can show support for our Cathedral community. I encourage you to reflect on how you feel called to show your talent, treasure, and time. We all have what it takes to keep our community of prayer at the Cathedral going strong.