Planned Giving

Legacy Giving

When you think about stewardship at St. Luke, annual estimates of giving and special capital campaigns probably come to mind. Stewardship is much more. Planned giving or legacy giving through estate planning is another important part of stewardship. It's a faithful witness to sustain St. Luke's ministries and mission and preserve our church building for the future.

Maybe you think planned giving is only for the wealthy. But planned giving is for all of us. We all have something to give, and we can all leave our legacy for future generations. Every gift to St. Luke is valuable, important, and appreciated.

Planned giving can come in many forms - from cash to securities to other assets. But it shares a common purpose: It provides stability and strength to our church today and for years to come.

So how does it work? Most people don't know how to give through their estate plan. In fact, fewer than 6% of Americans include a charitable gift in their estate plan. That's why we've joined with the Presbyterian Foundation to offer this website where you can learn about the many ways you can make lasting gifts to St. Luke.

We encourage you to explore and learn about planned giving and to talk with our pastor or a member of the St. Luke Stewardship Committee if you have questions.

Whether St. Luke benefits from your planned giving or not, we encourage you to have a written plan - by will, trust or other means - to pass along the assets you build over your lifetime. Having a plan ensures that you control how your assets are passed down and can give you security and the ability to live joyfully knowing that your wishes are documented.