The 1695 Circle

WHAT IS THE 1695 CIRCLE?

The 1695 Circle honors those who have remembered Christ's Church Rye in their estate plans. Your planned gift is an act of gratitude for CCRye and what it means to you and your family. It is also an act of hope for the future of our parish, leaving a legacy to perpetuate the mission and ministries of our church for generations to come.

You can make a planned gift by naming CCRye as a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or life/income gift.

You can also receive lifetime tax benefits by donating appreciated securities, allocating IRA distributions, or creating a charitable remainder trust, charitable lead trust, or Charitable gift annuity.

WHERE DOES MY GIFT GO?

1695 Circle bequests are invested immediately in the endowment in order to sustain the mission of Christ’s Church into perpetuity. Endowments and institutional funds enrich the life and ministry of the parish and are overseen by the Finance Committee and the Vestry.

HOW DO I JOIN THE 1695 CIRCLE?

All it takes to become a member of the 1695 Circle is to inform the Parish Office that you have included Christ’s Church Rye in your estate plan. You can do this by filling out this form:

You may also contact the Parish Office to discuss your intentions.
Questions may be directed to Vickie Cox: 914.967.1749 ext 221 or vcox@ccrye.org