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ALTERNATIVE GIVING METHODS DURING COVID-19 Disciples of Christ need to give. Giving is an act of worship as well as a commitment to our community of believers. Most people want to give, but need new tools at this time. The church and its ministries still need to receive. The expenses of the church and the other causes it supports are ongoing even during this crisis. Furthermore, the need for benevolence will likely increase as the economic effects of COVID-19 hit our communities. As churches deal with the realities of physical distancing, many deacons have asked what to do about offerings when we can’t physically pass the plate. Why is it important to find ways for our congregations to continue to give during this time? crcna online giving direct e-transfer crcna p.a.r. system www.diaconalministries.com | 1-800-730-3490 | [email protected] crcna bridge app "give" function canadahelps.org what about second offerings?
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9Disciples of Christ need to give. Giving is an act of worship as well as acommitment to our community of believers. Most people want to give, but need newtools at this time.The church and its ministries still need to receive. The expenses of the church andthe other causes it supports are ongoing even during this crisis. Furthermore, theneed for benevolence will likely increase as the economic effects of COVID-19 hit ourcommunities.
As churches deal with the realities of physical distancing, many deacons have askedwhat to do about offerings when we can’t physically pass the plate. Why is it importantto find ways for our congregations to continue to give during this time?
Individuals can send offerings directly from their bank account to a
designated church email address (eg. [email protected]). The
treasurer will issue receipts and disburse money to external causes as usual.
Second offerings must be indicated in the comment box on the e-transfer (eg.
"75% budget, 25% food bank"). Bank fees may apply.
All registered charities (including churches) can claim a landing page by
providing bank information. Donor gives by credit card or through PayPal.
CanadaHelps forwards money to the church and sends out tax receipts. Cost:
3.75% fee/transaction. Different funds within the church can be specified, but
not external causes. For more information: CanadaHelps website
NOTE: Remember those without computer and/or internet access. Alwaysinclude giving options for them: mail-in, offer pick-up from their home, or designate
a drop-off location (church or other).
Individuals get a link to give online with credit card or bank withdrawal. CRCNA
will send money to the church and issue the receipts. This is only for budget
offerings; no special funds or external causes. 3% fee per transaction. Register
your church here: CRCNA online giving
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Pre-authorized monthly bank withdrawals go to the CRCNA and then to your
church. Givings can be directed to budget, benevolence or "other" funds, but
second offering causes cannot be specified. No administrative fee. Individuals
register here: PAR brochure
crcna bridge app "give" function
Allows credit card giving from a mobile device. (E-transfers coming soon.)
Each church can add its own second offering causes. 3% fee per
transaction. BridgeApp registration is $424/year. Check with your classis;
most are covering this. More information here: Bridge App website
canadahelps.org
Apart from using the BridgeApp, the easiest way to collect for secondary
causes is through an organization's own donation page. Links from the CRCNA
Offering Calendar can be found here: www.crcna.org/ChurchYear
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