Include Stanwich Church in your will, either in cash, property, or share of your estate value.  Remembering Stanwich Church can be done as simply as instructing: “I give and bequeath to Stanwich Congregational Church of Greenwich ___ percentage of my total estate" (or as a fixed dollar value).

A Charitable Remainder Trust allows you to retain income from assets you give to Stanwich Church.  You place the assets in a trust that will ultimately benefit Stanwich Church, and designate a fixed percentage of the trust to be paid annually to you, a family member, or other beneficiary.  The income can be paid for life, or for a fixed number of years, at the end of which the assets pass to Stanwich Church.

This allows you to transfer assets now, and yet continue to receive income from the cash, stock, or other contributed property.  This form of gift is often made through a trust arrangement called an “annuity trust” or a “unitrust”.  It can allow you to  increase your income for life, plus receive a generous charitable contribution deduction, and if the  contribution is in appreciated securities, avoid any capital gains tax.  You will need to consult your family attorney for details.

"We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift.  For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men." 2 Corinthians 8:20-21

Scripture requires a complete and thorough accounting for gifts given in service to the Lord.  The leadership of Stanwich Church fully recognizes our responsibility for proper stewardship of church resources.  Integral to this stewardship process is full and open transparency regarding budgeting and investment of your gifts in Kingdom growth as we strive "To Know Christ and Make Him Known."

To meet the goal of transparency and accountability, several financial reports are available for your review upon request.   The current year budget for Stanwich Church is presented in the "Stanwich Congregational Church Stewardship 2020-2021" document.  The budget highlights the ministry priorities established by the congregation and the planned spending to achieve the agreed upon ministry goals.  The financial statements for the last fiscal year along with the external auditor's report are available here.