Legacy Giving
Legacy giving is one way to bless Saint Peter’s beyond your lifetime. Through a bequest, beneficiary designation, or other planned gift, you can help ensure that this parish remains faithful, resilient, and ready for the future.
Why legacy giving matters
A gift rooted in hope
A legacy gift is an expression of gratitude, love, and trust. It is a way of saying that the worship, formation, welcome, pastoral care, and service of this parish matter — not only now, but for years to come.
Whether your gift is large or modest, it becomes part of the long story of God’s work through Saint Peter’s.
Choose the fund that best fits your hope
General Endowment Fund
Choose this fund if you want to strengthen Saint Peter’s for the long term through broad, enduring support.
Generation-to-Generation Fund
Choose this fund if you want your gift to support future ministry, one-time opportunities, and capital needs. Past gifts have helped make possible hearing assist devices, equipment for hybrid gatherings, welcome initiatives, ministry development, and campus improvements.
Need help deciding?
We would be glad to help you choose the most fitting designation for your gift. Contact us.
General Endowment Fund
Provides long-term support for the future strength and ministry of Saint Peter’s.
This fund is intended for those who want to make an enduring gift that helps sustain the church over time.
Best for: long-term support for the future well-being of Saint Peter’s
Generation to Generation Fund
Supports gifts intended to bless the church for generations to come, including future ministry, one-time mission opportunities, and capital needs. It is especially appropriate for bequests and other planned gifts made through wills, trusts, retirement accounts, or similar vehicles.
Best for: planned and legacy gifts that provide for future ministry and special opportunities.
Ways legacy gifts can be made
Legacy gifts may take many forms, including the following:
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Bequest in your will or trust
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Gift of appreciated securities
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Beneficiary designation for a retirement account
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Life insurance designation
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Other forms of planned giving
As you consider these possibilities, we encourage you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or tax advisor. The parish can also help you think through the best designation for your gift. Contact the Church Treasurer for assistance.
A faithful next step
If you have already included Saint Peter’s in your plans, or if you would like to talk with someone about a legacy gift, we would be glad to help.