Over the past several weeks, we have celebrated the remarkable faith and generosity of the Marble congregation through our capital campaign, Our Legacy of Faith. Together, we have made an important investment in the future of our church, and we are deeply grateful for the commitment and generosity that have made this possible.

As we look toward the coming year, we now turn our attention to another important expression of our shared faith: Gratitude 365, our annual giving initiative through which we invite everyone to consider their financial commitment to Marble for 2027.

While our capital campaign is a special investment in Marble’s future, Gratitude 365 is about sustaining the life and ministry of our church every day. It is through the faithful, ongoing generosity of our congregation that Marble can continue to offer inspiring worship, compassionate pastoral care, opportunities for spiritual growth, and ministries that extend God’s love into the world.

There is a reason we call this Gratitude 365. Gratitude is more than a feeling we experience on special occasions. It is a way of life that recognizes the blessings we have received and commits to share those blessings with others. As Scripture reminds us, “You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Corinthians 9:11).

Our gratitude becomes generosity, and our generosity becomes ministry.

Every day lives are touched through the ministry of Marble. People find encouragement in difficult times, discover a community where they belong, deepen their relationship with God, and experience the love of Christ in meaningful ways. Much of this ministry happens quietly, beyond what we see on Sunday mornings, but it is no less important.

We also recognize that sustaining this ministry requires faithful financial stewardship. Over the past several years, Marble has taken significant steps to strengthen our financial foundation and adapt to a changing financial reality. Yet challenges remain. Our preliminary results for the most recent fiscal year indicate a deficit of $76,000. While we continue to manage our resources responsibly, strengthening annual giving is essential to sustaining our ministries and building a healthy financial future.

This is why your annual commitment matters now more than ever.

As we prepare for 2027, we invite every member and friend of Marble to prayerfully consider making an Estimate of Giving for the coming year. If you have given faithfully in the past, we hope you will renew your commitment and, if possible, consider increasing it. If you have not made an annual commitment before, we invite you to take that step. Every gift, whatever its size, is an expression of gratitude and an investment in the ministry we share.

Our capital campaign has reminded us of what we can accomplish when we come together around a shared vision. Gratitude 365 invites us to carry that same spirit of generosity into the everyday life of our church.

Submit your 2027 commitment online here. For assistance, please contact Clay Hale or (212) 686-2770.

We hope you will join us, in person or online, for Gratitude Sunday on November 15, when we will celebrate God’s blessings and dedicate our commitments for the coming year.

Thank you for all the ways you make Marble the extraordinary community of faith that it is. Your presence, your prayers, your service, and your generosity are gifts for which we are deeply grateful.

Together, we are Marble Collegiate Church. And together, with God’s guidance, we will continue to share Christ’s love and make a difference in the world.

With gratitude and hope,

Dr. Michael Bos
Senior Minister

Rev. Susanah Wade
Associate Minister

Matt Morse
Elder & Board Chair