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Planned Giving

Planned giving is also referred to as gift planning or legacy giving. In a nutshell, it is a donor’s intention to contribute a major gift to an organization, beyond their lifetime. So, unlike an annual gift (an outright gift made for current use), a planned gift is for the future. Essentially, donors make arrangements for planned gifts in the present but they are actually doled out at a later date. Additionally, the major gifts contributed by a donor can be made as a part of their financial or estate plans.

So by definition, planned giving is not limited by donors’ current wealth. Unlike the value of donations, donors contribute on a recurring basis, planned giving enables them to contribute gifts that they wouldn’t ordinarily be able to make. The gifts donated end up being larger and aren’t dependent on one’s regular income. That’s why most planned gifts contributed by donors take the form of life insurance, equity, or real estate holdings (among others). Thus, even if a donor consistently contributed small gifts, their planned gift can be of a much higher value.

The Good Shepherd Society is St. Luke's way of recognizing parishioners who provide for the church's future in their planned giving. Click the button to the right to learn more about it.

Planned Giving

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The clergy and the lay leadership of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church are grateful for your thoughtful provisions which reflect a forward-looking view of the church’s future. They would like to provide appropriate recognition for your generosity and seek your permission to include your name as a member of the Good Shepherd Society in lists of donors and on a plaque to be mounted in a visible spot in the church.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Director of Stewardship Mark Simmons at St. Luke's. You can reach him by phone at 404-873-7600 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for providing for the future of St. Luke's. I will be in touch within 24 hours to confirm receipt of your form. - Mark Simmons

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    St. Luke's Episcopal Church
    Atlanta, GA

    435 Peachtree Street NE
    Atlanta, GA 30308

    Tel: 404-873-7600

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    Service Times

    During this time of COVID-19, St. Luke's has broadcast its Sunday services live - and we added Noonday Prayers and Compline in the evening, both live five days a week. We learned the magic of Zoom for meetings and classes.

    Join us live for online worship Sundays at 10 AM.

    Bookmark stlukesatlanta.org/live/ for live services, bulletins and updates.

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    Our faith teaches us that God’s love is limitless. But like the loaves and fishes, it only multiplies when we offer it to God’s glory. Big Love calls us to be courageous; to prepare the way for miracles.

    Big Love is St. Luke's call to collective, courageous generosity. We give each other permission to be extraordinary!

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