Benevolence Giving Policy


We the congregation of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation, as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, enthusiastically embrace the call of mission as a fundamental tenet of our ministry to serve others in Christ’s name. We seek to engage the gifts and passions of our members, as well as, encourage benevolent giving to support a variety of mission work outside our own congregation.

Objectives of St. Andrew’s Program

St. Andrew’s will evenly distribute its benevolent giving to mission work in three general areas:
  • Local – East Metro metropolitan area (grant size $1,500-$10,000)
  • National – United States (grant size $5,000 - $25,000)
  • International – Outside the United States (grant size $5,000-$25,000)
Primary consideration is given to requests that exhibit a clear purpose and defined need to serve in Christ’s name to one of the following areas of focus: 
  • Evangelism
  • Homelessness
  • Hunger
  • Children and Families in Crisis
  • Adults in Transition or Crisis
  • Communities in Crisis

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Benevolence Giving program will not provide funding for:

  • Political organizations or organizations designed primarily to lobby
  • Individuals
  • Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, age,
  • veteran status, physical challenge or national origin.


Contact:
St Andrew’s Lutheran Church
Benevolence Giving Program
900 Stillwater Road
Mahtomedi, MN 55115