Memorials are gifts to the church that are given in addition to the regular pledge. A pledge is essential for the church to meet its yearly budget. A gift is given for a specific purpose and cannot be used for any other purpose.
Gifts can be in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of one who is still living. A gift may be in the form of money or a specific item. All memorials given to St. Luke's shall become the property of St. Luke's.
The Memorial Committee of the Vestry can assist families in choosing items that best support priority church ministry projects.
The Memorial Committee establishes a list of items needed by the congregation that memorials can be given to support, as well as standing funds for designated projects or ministries.
Whenever possible, the funds are disbursed in accordance with the wishes of the deceased person or the immediate family. If a specific purpose has been defined, the contributions are classified as "restricted/designated funds" and are not dispersed without the approval of the family. If the family indicates that the funds may be dispersed at the discretion of the committee, the funds are defined as "unrestricted funds."
