the free methodist church in canada
LEGACY IN MOTION
2026 Celebrate ‘Leave a Legacy Month’
May is the National ‘Leave a Legacy’ month! This is an important time to highlight the importance of looking after families and ministries that have impacted our lives through your Will. This is an opportunity to:
- Encourage anyone with dependants or assets that they need a Will (Did you know that 50% of Canadians do not have one – but need one!)
- Imagine how a gift through our estates can make a difference for your church ministry for generations to come (grace upon grace)
- Create a free plan through our partners at Advisors with Purpose that helps eliminate estate taxes through giving
- Know you have helped your church looked after their families and those they care about – including God’s Kingdom
To help your church celebrate Leave a Legacy Month, we have the following resources to help:
LEGACY ISN'T A DISTANT IDEA
2026
THE SHAPE OF LEGACY
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PowerPoint Slides
Posters
Planned Giving Showcase
Leave a Legacy (1:29)
Imagine (0:58)
Why you need a Will (3:03)
Five Steps to Creating A Will (3:01)
A Child Called Charity (0:57)
Gifts of Securities & Mutual Funds (0:40)
Military Families
Will Planning for 20 to 40-Somethings
Attend the free webinar
Living Generously with a Future in Mind
Legacy isn’t a distant idea—it’s something you’re shaping with every decision, every act of generosity, and every conversation.
Join us for Legacy in Motion
A free webinar hosted by Lorne Jackson and Mary Lynn Huizinga and our partners at Advisors with Purpose, created to help you consider how your values and generosity today can create meaningful impact for years to come.
In this session, we’ll explore:
- The deeper “why” behind living generously
- How to structure giving—now and through your estate
Ways to share your plans and purpose with your family - How to inspire others through your example
- Tools that help align your faith, values, and finances
Whether you’re just starting to think about legacy or already have a plan in place, this webinar will help you live—and give—with more clarity and purpose.
May 27th @ 8:00p ET
VISIT OUR PLANNED GIVING LANDING PAGE
This free program is designed to encourage stewardship and generosity through planned giving. It is available to anyone connected to any of our local churches, camps and partner ministries. There is no cost (this is covered by the program), Everything is done over the phone (no need to clean up!), it is completely confidential, and there is no obligation (no one will try to sell anything). If you need help – we are right here to help you.
What are you waiting for?
Sandy Crozier | Director of Generosity and Stewardship sandy.crozier@fmcic.ca
