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Ways to Give

Easter Church is funded solely by gifts and fees from members and friends. There are three funds and special giving  opportunities from time to time:
General Missions & Ministry Fund
This fund supports programs (youth, community life, worship and music, leaning), as well as outreach and care. It pays utilities, property maintenance and staff and administrative costs.Pledge Card for General Fund		 The Capital Fund
This fund includes payments on the mortgage, future planning (architects, fund-raising consultants) and for facilities improvements.

Please contact Barbara Moon, Director of Stewardship & Finance, at 651-452-3680.

 The Foundation Fund
This fund receives major gifts and endowments from Legacy Partners to provide for long-term support and viability of the ministry of the church.Methods of GivingLearn more about

Becoming a Legacy Partner
Contributing to an Easter Fund
We offer many convenient ways for you to contribute:

Donate Online
What could be easier! Use our secure giving site to make a donation online.

Simply Giving – Easter’s automatic giving tool
An easy way give is to enroll in Simply Giving. Gifts can be given weekly, semi-monthly or monthly by electronic transfer of funds from a bank account. Download a Simply Giving form and return the completed authorization to Laurel Gaard for processing.

How Much Should I Give
Use this calculator to help determine proportional giving.

Gifts of stock/appreciated assets
Appreciated stock, bonds, and other assets can be given outright to Easter Lutheran Church or through a will or trust as a deferred gift. Tax liabilities can often be reduced and current income for the donor increased through these arrangements.

Please contact Barbara Moon, Director of Stewardship & Finance, at 651-452-3680, for more information on the process. Be prepared to provide her with the company name of the stock you are donating, the number of shares and instructions for applying the proceeds (i.e. General Mission and Ministry Fund, Capital Fund or to Easter’s Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions