GIVE GENEROUSLY, GOD IS CALLING YOU
God calls us to give generously. We do this when we respond to God by supporting the needs of the church, our community, and our neighbors—when we serve others with our time, talents, and finances. We do this when we pray for people, show love, and live each day with God's guidance. We do this by celebrating what God is doing in our church and in the lives of others.
Worship * Music * Pastoral care * Classes for all ages and stages of formation * Community care * Intergenerational events like Blessing of the Animals, Halloween Festival, Advent offerings, Easter picnic * Bookstore Luncheon * Volunteering together * Outreach grants * Christmas to the Street * Hospitality
70% of our revenue comes from household giving. 20% of our budget goes to outreach purposes through our our community non-profit partners and the Diocese.
Everett Jones Legacy Society
Meet your philanthropic, tax planning, and estate planning goals while providing financial support to St. Mark's. The Everett H. Jones Legacy Communion acknowledges those who have included St. Mark’s in their estate plans or made a lifetime gift to the endowment above and beyond their annual giving.
Endowments and funds provide a critical revenue stream for St. Mark's that makes ministry to our members and neighbors possible today and far into the future. Income from our endowment and funds make up over 10% of our operating revenue annually.
Ways to Remember St. Mark's in Your Estate Plans
- Name St. Mark’s as a beneficiary of your will, bank account, 401K, or insurance policy
- In wills and trusts, consider indicating a % of residuary assets as a legacy gift.
- Use a Donor Advised Fund, Charitable Annuity, or other tool to meet tax and legacy goals while also benefitting St. Mark’s.
- Endow Your Pledge (annual pledge x 25 based on our current 4% distribution rate would accomplish this).
- Consider giving an accelerated legacy gift now to maximize its impact for St. Mark’s in the nearer term.
Contact Dina Aboul Saad to learn more and join the Legacy Communion.
Track Your Giving
View your giving history by logging into the member portal. Click on My Giving.