Good Shepherd Society
If you have ever been to a service at St. Luke's, walked onto our beautiful campus, or just parked in one of our parking lots, you have enjoyed the gifts of countless people over multiple generations. To enter into the nave is to experience the beauty of the space and marvel at the witness and generosity of those who left such a legacy. A legacy that honors and glorifies God and that nurtures and sustains us to this day as a community of faith.
We are the foundational generation for those who will come after us. It is up to us to ensure this heritage for the ministries of future generations.
The Good Shepherd Society was formed by the Vestry of St. Luke's to recognize and honor those who make estate or planned gifts to benefit the parish. The Society began with 60 founding members and today includes more than 200 individuals.
Questions you might be asking
Why should I make a planned gift?
Why don't our pledges cover all our costs?
Who should make a planned gift?
How do I make a planned gift?
GIVING TO ST. LUKE’S ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL FUNDS
The St. Luke’s Endowment and Capital Funds were established to provide ways
to enable St. Luke’s Church to strengthen its mission, ministries and properties
beyond what is possible through your generous annual support.
GIFTS CAN BE MADE TO ONE OF THREE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDS.
THESE INCLUDE:
St. Luke’s Endowment Fund
If you would like to make a gift to the Church which will be invested, preserved and used for the long-term benefit of St. Luke’s for building, property and maintenance needs, you can designate your gift for the St. Luke’s Endowment Fund. Four percent of the fund’s average annual market value over the past three years will be distributed to the church for its general operating budget.
St. Luke’s Mission and Ministries Fund
If you are interested in make a gift of at least $50,000 that will be invested and preserved for the long-term benefit of specific programs supporting the mission and ministries of the parish, you can designate your specific fund to be placed with others in the Mission and Ministries Fund.
Rector, Warden Vestry Fund (RWV)
If you would like to make a gift to be used to augment the Church’s annual income for current and new programs and activities as well as other immediate parish needs, please consider directing your gift to the Rector, Warden and Vestry Fund. Unrestricted gifts or bequests to St. Luke’s Church and restricted bequests or gifts under $50,000 will be placed in this fund.
Join us a member of the Good Shepherd Society!
Join UsIf you have already made a planned gift of any size to benefit St. Luke's or you wish to do so, we welcome the opportunity to include you as a member of the Good Shepherd Society. A simple, confidential reply form offers a convenient way to record your planned gift for parish records. Please contact The Rev. Joe Rose to initiate your membership and for any questions you may have.