Westminster supports important work beyond our church walls that fulfills our mission: “Sustained by grace, we are called to serve Christ, share God’s love, and work for justice in a complex world.”
Westminster strives to budget 20% of all pledge income to mission and benevolence, which includes designated giving to the PC(USA) via the Presbytery of the James and to University Mission. The Benevolence Committee allocates undesignated funds to local, national, and international efforts that directly address education, children’s services, refugee work, justice, medical care, housing, eliminating hunger, and more. In 2023 we gave to 28 different organizations with an average gift of about $2,500.
We are currently accepting applications from community groups requesting grants from Westminster’s Benevolence Fund in 2024.
To apply, submit a letter no more than one page in length responding to the questions below.
- What is the mission of your organization?
- How do you propose to use Benevolence funding?
- What current Westminster members are involved in your organization and what is their role?
- What were some of your accomplishments and challenges in the past year?
- How much support are you requesting and what percentage does that request represent in your total operating budget for your organization?
- Anything else you wish to share is welcome.
If you received money last year, you must provide a 100-word report suitable to publish in Westminster’s eNewsletter about how the funds were used. Include this with your application.
Please include a contact person and email address.
Applications are due Monday, March 25, 2024, and should be sent by email to the following three addresses:
Benevolence and Mission Endowment Committee
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903