At Fourth Presbyterian Church and Chicago Lights, legacy giving is love carried forward. We are rooted in the faith and generosity of those who came before us—people whose gifts made possible the worship, learning, and service we cherish today.

By including Fourth and Chicago Lights in your estate plans, you join that living story: nurturing a church that proclaims grace on Michigan Avenue and sustaining programs that serve neighbors across our city. Whether your step is as simple as naming a beneficiary on an existing account or updating your will, your legacy gift is an act of gratitude—planting seeds that will bear fruit in the lives of others for years to come.

Legacy Society Mission Statement

“The Legacy Society brings together caring people who, with an abundance of heart, sustain our light in the city for future generations through their legacy gifts.”

Why Legacy Gifts Matter: Love that Outlives Us

Learn more about the Society

Our latest newsletter

Listen to Our Members’ Stories

Andy McGaan: Honoring Pam, Celebrating Music

Ruth L. Nelson: Living Out Her Legacy

Simple First Steps to Making a Legacy Gift

Getting Started with Your Legacy:

Estate Planning Workbook

Composing a Legacy: A Guide to Charitable Estate Planning

Make a Lasting Gift: Illustrations of Gift Vehicles

Honor Roll of Legacy Friends

We gratefully recognize Legacy Friends who wish to be listed by name. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will honor that choice. Recognition reflects love for this community, not the size of a gift, and Legacy Friends may include church members and non-members alike.

Questions? Let’s Talk

Call or email Katie Adams (312.620.7440) in the Resource Development Office with any questions you may have to let her know that you have remembered Fourth Presbyterian Church or Chicago Lights in your estate plans.

The Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago and Chicago Lights are charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and are exempt from federal income taxation. The tax identification number of Fourth Presbyterian Church is 36-2167080 and of Chicago Lights is 36-3786331.

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