LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA FINANCIAL MINISTRIES

LUTHERAN CHURCH - CANADA FINANCIAL MINISTRIES, operating under the name Lutheran Foundation Canada, is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the ministries of the Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC) synodical family. It is registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency under the business registration number 888730397RR0001.

Overview

Lutheran Foundation Canada serves as a financial stewardship and planned giving ministry that assists members of LCC congregations in creating estate plans aligned with Christian principles. The organization encourages donors to include planned gifts that support local congregations and other affiliated ministries, ensuring the continuation and expansion of Lutheran mission work across Canada.

Mission and Vision

• Mission: To empower God’s people to respond to His grace through gift planning.
• Vision: To see a future where the Lord’s people, abundantly blessed, return His gifts in full measure to support His work on earth.

Activities and Purpose

Lutheran Foundation Canada plays a key role in facilitating charitable giving among Lutheran communities by:

• Offering guidance and assistance in establishing planned gifts.
• Supporting a range of ministries within the Lutheran Church-Canada synod.
• Promoting Christian stewardship that benefits both families and church ministries.
• Providing effective fundraising tools to streamline charitable donations and administration for LCC-affiliated entities.

Through these efforts, the organization aims to sustain and strengthen Lutheran ministry efforts, ensuring long-term financial health and mission effectiveness for congregations and related organizations.

Relationship with Lutheran Church–Canada

As an auxiliary organization recognized by Lutheran Church–Canada, Lutheran Foundation Canada operates independently but is committed to extending the mission and ministry efforts of the Lutheran synod nationally. It is separately incorporated and maintains its own governance and financial administration while aligning with the broader goals of LCC.

Charitable Status

The organization holds charitable status granted by the Canada Revenue Agency, which enables it to issue official tax receipts to donors. This status supports its mandate to facilitate secure, efficient donations and planned gifts toward Lutheran ministries.

Lutheran Foundation Canada represents a vital link between individual donors and the ministries of Lutheran Church-Canada, underpinning the church’s stewardship and legacy planning efforts across the country.

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