The Gil & Marlene Bowen Outreach Fund was inaugurated upon Dr. Gil Bowen’s retirement. It was created at the suggestion of Gil Bowen when he was asked how he would like the church to honor the wonderful years of service he and Marlene gave to Kenilworth Union Church. The congregation responded enthusiastically and gratefully in contributing generously to this fund that will total over $2.5 million within the next three years.
The Bowen Christian Outreach Fund will make annual distributions to charitable organizations that will be directed by Gil and Marlene Bowen and two members from the KUC Outreach Committee. Agency selection will be consistent with the stated mission of the church’s Outreach Committee. While there is no specified limit to the number of gifts each year, it is understood that the gifts will be in meaningful amounts to a relatively small number of organizations.