In these unsettling times where the economy is shifting and
uncertainty abounds, many churches are wondering what the economic
impact will be on their future. Most of us are used to paying our church
pledges and tithes while we are sitting in the pews and the offering
plate is passed. During this time of compassionate effort to isolate so
as not to further the spread of the virus, we of course do not have that
opportunity so it would be easy to simply forgo or forget paying your
pledge. This is just a reminder to slip a check in the mail if you are
able, or to direct your bank to send a check. Some churches have on-line
giving options on their websites. Please remember to use them.
For churches who do not use on-line giving platforms, Ann Turner
(Communications Officer for the Diocese) and Judy Dobson (Diocesan
Comptroller) recommend the following platforms which have all received
good reviews:
- American Church (same folks that make offering envelopes)
- Tithely
- EasyTithe
- Givelify
- PushPay
- PayPal
- SecureGive
- Churches that use ACS accounting software can set up an online giving platform through ACS. Other church accounting software systems likely offer the same type on on-line giving platforms.
Live links to these platforms available on the Diocesan website so that you can easily visit and research them.
- Bishop Susan
