Where to Give

Aligning Your Legacy with Your Values as a Disciple

Contributors to Community of Christ can give a general donation to the church or designate a specific fund or funds that they would like their dollars to benefit. Community of Christ funds include:

Congregation Ministries meets operational costs for your local congregation.

Additional local contributions can be made to funds designated by your congregation or mission center. Examples include building funds and campgrounds.

World Ministries provides for services offered to congregations and supports the mission of the church throughout the world.

Oblation funds are used to meet basic living needs of the poor and assist them in developing a sense of worth by becoming productive and self-supporting.

World Hunger ministries focuses on sharing abundance to make a difference in a world where many are poor and hungry.

Temple Endowment supports the operation, maintenance, and programs of ministry of the Community of Christ Temple, which is dedicated to the pursuit of peace.

World Ministries Endowment earnings support the general operating program of the church for generations to come.

International Travel fund contributions help enable the highest representation possible from delegations throughout the World Church at World Conference and other significant church events.

International Capital provides funds for loans and investments that assist in missionary development outside North America.

Community of Christ affiliated organizations that are often supported include:

Community of Christ Seminary-administered by Graceland University, the seminary’s mission is to educate and prepare faithful, creative, and discerning leaders for ministries in congregations, church, and world.

Graceland University - an institution dedicated to providing students an education grounded in the core values of caring and concern.

The Groves - a Christian retirement community that offers lifestyle and service options for senior adults.

Outreach International - a human development agency that works with the world’s poor to help them build a better life.

Community of Christ Historic Sites Foundation - a group that supports the preservation and sharing of Restoration heritage through education, historic sites maintenance, new construction, and artifact accession.

SaintsCare (Australia) - a nonprofit company that supports the church’s objectives through organized compassionate ministry.

World Accord - an international development organization that works with partners in Canada and overseas to provide educational and self-help programs for the poor in the developing world.

A representative from Estate and Financial Planning is available to work with you. Everything is confidential. There is no obligation and nothing to buy. Contact us at efp@CofChrist.org, or call 1-800-884-7526 (1-877-526-7526 in Canada).

 

This information is provided as educational material and not intended as legal or financial advice. Because each situation is different, individuals are advised to obtain legal and tax counsel that suits their needs. The examples contained herein are accurate as of the date of publication and are based on the most recent tax legislation.