04/02/2025
The Jackson Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to welcome a new charitable fund created to memorialize the closure of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church while providing ongoing support to Trinity Lutheran School. The Faith Lutheran Church Designated Endowment Fund will join over 400 existing funds used to strengthen and build our community through grantmaking to local charitable causes and students in Jackson County.
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1997 with the mission to retain the historical Lutheran faith and liturgy in Jackson. Unfortunately its doors were closed in November 2024 after 27 years. Rev. Ross Mahan served in the Divine Service administering the sacraments since 1998, but due to health was not able to continue the ministry.
“This has been a work of love for the traditional Lutheran faith, and we are grateful that the Lord allowed it to continue for so long,” said Rev. Mahan.
The congregation and governing board has decided to donate the remaining assets of the church to benefit traditional Lutheran education. The designated fund at the Jackson Community Foundation was established with $35,000 to support Trinity Lutheran School at 4900 McCain Rd in Jackson. The endowment will create a permanent asset which will continue in perpetuity.
“We love the mission of Trinity school,” said Nathan Mahan, President of the Congregation. “It is really a jewel in our community, and we are happy that our church is able to support it.”
“The Faith Lutheran Church Designated Fund not only creates a permanent source of funding for Trinity Lutheran School, it also serves as an enduring memorial to the members of Faith Lutheran Church,” said Monica Moser, President & CEO of the Jackson Community Foundation.
To donate to this Fund or any of our other charitable funds, go to Jacksoncf.org
