Giving Tuesday 2024

It is easy to move through our days at a rapid pace on autopilot. Both because of the demands of life and the cultural norms we are living within. Moving fast has its upsides: we are productive and efficient. But it also has its downsides: it can make us become numb, lack patience and sometimes forget to notice the goodness and beauty among us.

We are not neuroscientists at WHCC, but our Children’s Ministry lesson in mid-November shared how gratitude can literally rewire our brain and change our outlook. Gratitude has helps us savor what is good and beautiful and uplifting in our everyday life. During Children’s Ministry and at the Community Meal we made gratitude chains to name what we are grateful for.

On this day, we want you know that we are thankful for you. Yes, you. For your ideas and feedback. For your financial and time contributions, which make all this possible. Thank you for the gift of your stories and conversation, which give shape to our work. Thank you for who you are and the visible and invisible ways you show up, work and lead in the community.

From the WHCC Staff Team, we’re grateful for you