Our Purpose
To enhance the mission of the congregation of Cross of Life Lutheran Church apart from the general operation of the church

Our Mission
To join hands with all who seek God; to change lives by preparing them to be disciples of Christ; to touch hearts, spreading the Gospel by helping others

Our Board
The Fund is administered by the Cross of Life Endowment and Memorial Funds Board. The board consists of five members elected by the congregation at the annual meeting.

The Cross of Life Endowment Fund is a gift that keeps on giving. Proceeds from the fund’s investments are available annually as grants to local, national and international charities and organizations, and also to Cross of Life for projects beyond operating costs Through these grants, the Endowment Fund Board reaches out to those in need.

 

 

You can be part of this ongoing ministry by remembering the Endowment Fund with a gift. There are a variety of ways to make a contribution.

A cash gift is welcome.

A gift can be planned for in your will or living trust.

Recommend grants at your discretion to the Endowment Fund.

A Charitable Gift Annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust can include the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary.

Ownership of an existing policy, purchase of a new policy in the name of the Endowment Fund, or naming the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary of a policy are options.

A gift of real estate property or a donation of remaining interest in a personal residence can be considered.

Gifts in the form of appreciated stocks, mutual funds, and qualified charitable distributions (i.e. from your IRA) are options.

The ELCA Foundation is a ministry of the church for the church. It is equipped to assist members with their legacy plan. To explore available giving options, you may visit their website at foundation.elca.org. The ELCA Southeastern Synod Regional Gift Planner can be reached at 773-380-2997 to learn more about Planned Giving. The ELCA Foundation’s gift planning services are made available to individuals and congregations without obligation.

If you are considering a gift to the Endowment Fund, you are encouraged to seek advice in putting together a plan that is best suited to
your personal situation.

The Endowment Fund is held by Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thrivent Charitable provides sound and responsible investment management of the Endowment Fund, as well as gift giving expertise through its experienced
professionals.

The team at Thrivent Charitable is available to work with you and your attorney, financial advisor, and accountant to facilitate a charitable gift that benefits the Endowment Fund and fits your individual needs and motivations.

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing is located at

600 Portland Ave. S. Suite 4100,
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665
Telephone: 800-365-4172
Website: thriventcharitable.com

A gift to honor a loved one can be made to the Memorial Fund. Friends and other family members may also contribute to the memorial.

Gifts given to the Cross of Life Memorial Fund can be designated by the family to be used for a specific purpose within the church. The funds may be used to fund a particular ministry, department, or function. Naming a memorial to honor the departed can be arranged. Gifts to the Memorial Fund may also be given to the church with the designation of use to be determined by the Cross of Life Endowment and Memorial Board. Through planned giving you can perpetuate God’s work by designating gifts to Cross of Life Lutheran Church.

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