At St. Andrew\u2019s, we are called to be stewards of God\u2019s blessings\u2014not only in the present but for generations to come. Legacy giving is a way to extend our faith and commitment beyond our lifetime by including the church in our estate plans. Through a legacy gift, you ensure that St. Andrew\u2019s continues to be a place of worship, fellowship, and service for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For many, St. Andrew\u2019s has been a guiding presence through life\u2019s milestones\u2014baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and celebrations of life. A legacy gift honors this connection and strengthens the church\u2019s ability to carry out its mission for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Gift of Any Size Makes a Difference<\/strong> What is legacy giving?<\/strong> Who can participate in legacy giving?<\/strong> How will my gift be used?<\/strong> What is the endowment?<\/strong> How do I make a legacy gift?<\/strong> Another option is to name St. Andrew\u2019s as a beneficiary of your retirement assets. Doing so can maximize your gift, as nonprofit organizations receive 100% of the designated funds, while individual heirs may be subject to estate and income taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By making a legacy gift, you leave a lasting imprint on the future of St. Andrew\u2019s, ensuring that our faith community continues to thrive for generations to come. To learn more or to discuss your plans, please contact .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Securing the Future of St. Andrew\u2019s At St. Andrew\u2019s, we are called to be stewards of God\u2019s blessings\u2014not only in the present but for generations to come. Legacy giving is a way to extend our faith and commitment beyond our lifetime by including the church in our estate plans. Through a legacy gift, you ensure […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1530","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1530"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1534,"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1530\/revisions\/1534"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/standrewsmhd.org\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/strong>Legacy giving is accessible to all\u2014whether large or small, every gift contributes to the long-term sustainability of St. Andrew\u2019s. Most legacy gifts are added to our church\u2019s endowment, ensuring that our ministries, outreach, and worship continue to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLegacy Giving Q&A<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Legacy giving involves including St. Andrew\u2019s in your estate plans, alongside your family and loved ones. This can be done through a will, trust, or by designating the church as a beneficiary of retirement plans or life insurance policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Anyone who values the mission of St. Andrew\u2019s can participate. Whether young or old, a planned gift allows you to make a lasting impact on the church and its future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Most legacy gifts support the church\u2019s endowment, providing a stable financial foundation to sustain St. Andrew\u2019s ministries, worship, and operations. A portion of the endowment is used each year to fund the church\u2019s ongoing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The endowment is a fund built through gifts and bequests from parishioners over time. It is responsibly invested to provide long-term financial support for the church\u2019s mission and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>The most common way to include St. Andrew\u2019s in your legacy plans is through your will. You can designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to be given to the church. If you already have a will, a simple amendment (codicil) can be made with your attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n