PLANNED GIVING
So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone; in him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.
Ephesians 2:19-22
The hope for every generation is to leave this world better for those who follow. Now, as St. Alban’s is in its 70th year, the vitality of the church today stands upon the dedication of those who have left legacies for the long-term benefit of our parish. With our help, the same will be true in the years to come.
On behalf of the Rector, the Vestry, and the Stewardship Committee, we are proud to introduce a new means of recognizing and encouraging generosity and forethought among our parishioners. The Cornerstone Circle at St. Alban’s has been established to honor the faithful stewards who have made financial provisions for the future of our beloved parish.
Membership in the Cornerstone Circle is open to anyone who has remembered St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in their estate plans. You become a member simply by naming St. Alban’s in your will or other legacy giving vehicle and notifying us of your intention. Your name will then be added to the list of honored Circle members, unless you prefer to remain anonymous.
Unless otherwise directed, bequests and planned gifts will be directed to the St. Alban’s Endowment Fund, which is the best means of ensuring a strong future for our church.
Once you have made arrangements to include St. Alban’s in your legacy planning, please fill out the secure online form by clicking on the button below so that we may acknowledge your generosity and include you in periodic Cornerstone Circle acknowledgments and special events.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has already shown their devotion to St. Alban’s via a planned gift, and we look forward to welcoming new Circle members in the weeks to come. To discuss planned giving and St. Alban’s Church, please be in touch with Erin Garrett, Finance Director, or The Rev. Carmen Germino, Rector, via the parish office: 704.892.0173.
Together, we can ensure that Christ remains the cornerstone of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church for many years to come.
Ways to Give
There are three primary ways to make a planned gift to St. Alban’s:
BEQUESTS
The easiest way to make a lasting difference is to remember St. Alban’s in your will. If you have an existing will, we encourage you to work with your lawyer to prepare a simple, inexpensive codicil. You may bequeath a specific amount or percentage of your estate. The bequest can specify a gift of cash, securities, or real estate.
RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS
Often considered an attractive option for making a planned gift, retirement plan assets are among the most tax burdened assets in an estate. To make a charitable gift of retirement assets, simply complete a new beneficiary designation form naming St. Alban’s as a percentage beneficiary.
LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
You may use one or more whole life insurance policies to make a future gift to St. Alban’s. To do so, name St. Alban’s as a percentage beneficiary of a new or existing policy, or simply transfer ownership. As with retirement plan assets, using a life insurance policy to make a charitable gift can be as quick and easy as completing a new beneficiary designation form.
