Legacy Giving

From Our Pastor

On Legacy Sunday in May, we are reminded of Westminster's reinvigorated estate-planning program, called "A Legacy of Gratitude." Each year, the church receives and gives thanks for legacy gifts from those who deeply loved this church and planned ahead to help support God's work for generations to come.

I am pleased that we are paying attention to this important opportunity for church members to make a lasting gift of gratitude to Westminster through their estate. This kind of gift is not driven so much by the church's need for ongoing support but, rather, by the desire of Westminster members to express their gratitude to God in a tangible way, in perpetuity.

I like the word "legacy." Each of us ought to be concerned about what we leave behind. I think about that notion often in terms of Westminster's legacy. We have inherited a strong church with a wonderful history in this city. It is a chief responsibility of our generation to carry that legacy forward and to add to it during our time as leaders of this congregation.

We are grateful to you, Westminster members and friends, for considering your Legacy of Gratitude to the work of this congregation and the future generations who will inherit it.

Grace and peace,
Tim