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Give & Serve

Ways that you can give and serve

Supporting your church is crucial for our existence. Whether you do that monetarily or in-kind service, it is entirely between you and God! There’s a myriad of community outreaches & missions programs that you can contribute to, as well as simply helping us keep the lights on and our doors open. We invite everyone to consider becoming a member of the Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation is an endowment funded by bequests and other gifts from grateful friends and members of Laguna Presbyterian Church. It supplements the congregation’s annual giving. The Heritage Foundation was founded in 2020 by 75 individuals.

We trust that you will prayerfully consider any gift or talent you bring before the Lord.
Ultimately, it’s all for his namesake that we give and serve, whether here in Laguna or abroad.

Blessings to you!

Tax-advantaged Charitable Giving

The following fire-side chat between Senior Pastor Steve Sweet and Attorney Tom Magill highlights the latest laws and information about tax-advantaged charitable giving to Laguna Presbyterian Church. Methods are described to lower tax bills and support the church.
Imagine the Impact 2024
Yes, I would like to invest in the mission of Laguna Presbyterian Church.

I invite you to download and complete the – Commitment Card 2024. Mail to Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

A Letter from Pastor Steve about our 2024 Imagine the Impact: “Joining God’s Mission of Hope and Love” 

While in prison, the Apostle Paul received a gift from the Philippian church through the faithful disciple Epaphroditus. This generous gift provided for Paul’s financial needs while also providing him with much-needed encouragement. This was not the first time a gift from the church had arrived for Paul; it was the third time. A complete surprise! Paul and the Philippians had learned the secret of joyful contentment!

Since 1917, generations of generous givers have demonstrated the secret of their joyful contentment in Christ. For over one hundred and five years, the investment made by friends and members of Laguna Presbyterian Church has brought healing, new life, reconciliation, renewal, connection, hope and so much more to our community. Could you even imagine Laguna Beach without Laguna Presbyterian Church?

My hope-filled prayer is that every friend and every member of Laguna Presbyterian Church will join with generous givers, past and present, and invest in our ongoing ministry and mission: “Welcoming everyone to live into God’s story of hope and love.”

I invite you to make your commitment to generous giving for 2024. Through our joy in Christ, I pray we may be as ambitious in our mission and as generous in our giving in 2024 as the fellowship in Philippi was in Paul’s day.

Together, let us Imagine the Impact of Joining God’s Mission of Hope and Love in 2024.

With Hope and Love, Pastor Steve

Heritage Foundation

Yes, I would like to become a member of the Heritage Foundation.

Members and friends of Laguna Presbyterian Church (LPC) who want to continue to make an impact for the Kingdom of God after their passing are turning to the Laguna Presbyterian Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation is an endowment funded by bequests and gifts from grateful friends and members of Laguna Presbyterian Church. It supplements the congregation’s annual giving. The Heritage Foundation was founded in 2020 by 75 individuals. Anyone can be a Foundation member through their intention to leave a gift from their estate to LPC.

Through its ministry, Laguna Presbyterian Church has boldly and compassionately reached out to the lonely, hungry, impoverished, and oppressed locally and around the world for more than 100 years. Its spirit-led members have brought healing and hope both inside the church and to the surrounding community, joyfully making new disciples of Jesus Christ. By committing a portion of your estate to the Heritage Foundation, you are acting to continue that legacy for another 100 years – and longer!

The stewardship team of LPC organizes learning and social opportunities for the Laguna Presbyterian Heritage Foundation to add foundation members and secure and expand the tradition of Christ-like service carried out by the church. A fall brunch for members is held annually, and planned-giving seminars are offered occasionally.

To become a Heritage Foundation member, contact the Church Office or phone 949.494.7555.

Chancel Flower Dedication

Donating floral bouquets adds to the beauty of our worship service and gives members a chance to remember or celebrate loved ones. A birthday, anniversary, wedding or baptism offers the perfect opportunity to express your love and concern for others, and to beautify the chancel during Sunday worship. Following the services, chancel flowers are distributed by our Deacons to home-bound and hospital patients.

Each bouquet is $75 and the dedication will run in the Sunday morning bulletin. We accept up to two bouquets per Sunday.

If you would like to request a Flower Dedication, please fill out the form (button below) and we will reach out to you regarding your date request, payment information and final proof/approval of your dedication text for the bulletin.

FLOWER DEDICATION FORM

    FLOWER DEDICATION FORM

    Name (First)

    Name (Last)

    Email

    Phone

    Please Pick a Date (Sunday's Only)

    In Memory Or Celebration Of:

    All donations are recorded as a “Tithe” unless designated otherwise.

    What is meant by “Tithe?” Literally, tithe means tenth or 10%. Tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything and is an expression of gratitude for all God’s good gifts. We are reminded that we are “blessed to be a blessing.”

    Questions? Email: Susan Grabiec, Financial Administrator  Or call: (949) 494-7555 x107

    Additional ways to give:

    AUTOPAY by Debit/Credit Card or Checking Account; TRADITIONAL ENVELOPE and/or Non-cash gifts.
    If you are interested in any of the options listed above or would like more information on how to give these non-cash gifts, please email: Jack Bell, Stewardship Elder