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Planned Giving

Planned Giving

The Board of Trustees of Runnymede United Church administer the Planned Giving Programme of the church.

Planned Giving is the process of making a significant charitable Living Gift during your lifetime, or a Bequest at death, that is part of your financial or estate plan.

This is the Trustees Corner, providing information on the Trustees and Planned Giving.

Runnymede United Church is a charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency BN 11912 9690 RR0001

Trustees Corner

Board of Trustees

What is the Board of Trustees? Please click on the link below:

Board of Trustees Introduction


Do you have a dream for Runnymede?

Have you ever dreamed of projects that Runnymede United Church could undertake if only there was funding? Are there initiatives that could help the community, engage our membership or expand our facilities? If you have an idea, there is now a way to make that dream a reality. Please click on the link below to learn more about the “Invitation to Dream” workshop the trustees led last spring:

Invitation to Dream!

What is Planned Giving?

Want to learn more about how you can participate in building Runnymede's trust funds through living gifts and bequests? Please click on the link below to learn more:

What is Planned Giving?

If you have any questions please contact us at Planned Giving Team.

Planned Giving Funds

Outreach and Social Justice Fund

Create new church initiatives with an outward focus on the wider community to improve the lives of those beyond our church walls, whether local or international.

Congregational and Spiritual Growth Fund

Develop opportunities for spiritual growth, deeper and more expansive ministry for our congregation and initiatives to expand the membership of our church.

Building Improvement Fund

Invest in infrastructure to extend church capabilities, enhance the facilities and improve its effectiveness for all users. The focus would be renovation rather than repair.

Planned Giving Fund

Gifts and bequests available for use by the Trustees and the Board for the areas of greatest need over time. Intended for those who want to make a planned gift or bequest without restrictions.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is no fee to attend worship or to be a part of Runnymede United Church. There are ways to donate to Runnymede United as you are comfortable and able to do. The offerings that are received support the work of the congregation and the expenses involved with maintaining the building and property so it can be available for the congregation and community.

  • First, wear whatever you're comfortable wearing to come to Sunday service. Many people dress very casually. If you'd like to attend service in person, you're welcome to enter through the side door on the south side. There is an accessible ramp on the north side door. Parking is available along Runnymede Road or across the street in the school parking lot. You can sit wherever you're comfortable. There is no assigned seating. The order of service is posted weekly to help guide you through the service. It's all very easy to follow along. Relax and enjoy!