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, here’s a primer...

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 pledging affect the...

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 and famous: every...