Endowment Committee


Saint Mark's Church Endowment Committee Members

Bob Bowdoin, Chair
Marianne Wright, Senior Warden
Rick Keaton
Charlotte Mathews
Bill Owen
Nancy Rothwell
Bert Tibbet
Wynn Young

Planned Giving Resources

"In the Episcopal Church, we believe that your estate plan should reflect your values."
(a quote from Ben Harrington, as found on the Diocesan Planned Giving web site)

"Life Planning" Presentation (large PDF file)
Presented on Sunday April 30, 2006 at Saint Mark's Church
by Ben Harrington, Missioner for Planned Giving,
Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

"The Beneficiary Book" web page
A resource recommended by Ben Harrington during his presentation
A group (discounted) order is planned by the Endowment Committee in summer 2006
View a Demo copy of "The Beneficiary Book" (large PDF file)

"Taking Care of Tomorrow" Sermon (small PDF file)
Sermon preached on Endowment Sunday June 26, 2005 at Saint Mark's Church
by The Rev. Colville Smythe, Rector

"Stewards of Thy Abundance" Booklet (small PDF file)
Planning Booklet prepared by the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
Includes information on Medical Care Directives, Memorial Services, Will and Trusts

"Bishops' Legacy Circle web page of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
Anyone who has mentioned Saint Mark's Church in his or her estate plans
is automatically eligible for membership in the Bishops' Legacy Circle

"Planned Giving" web page of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
Contains lots of helpful information, including Charitable Gift Annuities