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The third full week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW). This week is about planning and drawing up the most important documents of your life: an estate plan that protects your interests and your loved ones. Founding partners Linda M. Varga and Henry J. Moravec of Moravec, Varga & Mooney will be presenting an estate planning seminar at the COS forum on Sunday, October 18. In preparation for NEPAW and our guest counselors from Moravec, Varga & Mooney,

Our 2027 Walk in Love Annual Fund Campaign is underway and your rector, clergy, staff and lay leadership encourage you to take a moment to fill out and submit your pledge card. If you are new to Church of Our Saviour, you may be wondering what all of this pledge business is all about, including some questions about how our Stewardship campaigns work. Here are the answers to the most common questions about the importance of pledging at COS. What is a pledge and how does pledgi

Dear siblings in Christ, During this fall season, the Church of Our Saviour continues its vibrant, full ministry walking together toward one another, our community, and God, with love. I am so grateful for such dedication and love from our volunteers, staff, and clergy who tirelessly serve this community for God. I continue to invite you to attend one of our upcoming Stewardship Gatherings. These gatherings enable us to be together and talk about what church and community

Dear siblings in Christ, Grace and peace be with you! I write you today to invite you to one of several gatherings in my home during the last two weeks of September, as the Church of Our Saviour begins its budgeting process for 2027. This year, your Stewardship Team chose the theme “Walk in Love” from Ephesians 4:25-5:1, for the 2027 Annual Giving Campaign. If you recall, we unveiled at our Annual Meeting COS’s vision: walking toward God; walking toward Jesus; walking toward

There are three compelling reasons why creating a will is essential this National Make A Will Month. A will gives you control over your legacy. A will protects your loved ones and reduces family conflict. Without a will, state laws determine how your estate is divided, how your assets are distributed and who will care for your children (if minor or furry). Probate court is often a slow, costly and stressful process. Contrary to popular belief, wills aren’t just for the rich