Thanksgiving & Memorial Fund

Thanksgiving
& Memorial Fund

The Thanksgiving & Memorial Fund was founded in 1865, just two years after the parish itself, to accept gifts from those who wish to make a special donation beyond pledging. Gifts are accepted in loving memory of, or in grateful thanksgiving for, a cherished loved one or event. Contributions are recognized and memorialized in the Book of Remembrance in the glass case at the back of the church and with cards to the person being honored (or their next of kin), and to the person making the contribution. Checks to the T & M Fund should be made out to “St. Peter’s Church”, with “T&M Fund” noted on the memo line.

 Gifts to T&M can be used for one of two purposes: for objects that  beautify and enhance our corporate worship; and for scholarships for parish undergraduate or graduate students (see below).

Scholarships

St. Peter’s Church offers a limited number of Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships. They are intended to serve as partial financial aid in the education of worthy students in financial need, to recognize their academic achievement and their service to the Church. 

Requirements for Eligibility:

Undergraduate students:

1. Completion of at least two semesters of college-level study.
2. A minimum grade-point average of 2.5.
3. Membership in the Episcopal Church and participation in the life of the church.

Graduate students:

1. Completion of at least one semester of graduate study.
2. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0.
3. Membership in the Episcopal Church and participation in the life of the church.

Application forms are available from and should be returned to the office of St. Peter’s Church, 4 Ocean Street, Beverly, MA 01915. Please contact the office for an application.