New Electronic Giving Program

We've made giving more convenient by enabling Members/Guests to give directly from our website or their phone via text message or an iPhone/Android app (coming soon) using our new electronic giving program.  Read more below in our Instructions and FAQs or just give it a try now.

Give Now

Or text "clc4all 1" to 77977 via your mobile device to get started

When you send 'clc4all' to 77977 you will receive a one time reply containing a link to give to Christ’s Lutheran Church (1msg/request). Please be aware that Msg & Data rates may apply. For full Terms & Conditions please visit https://pushpay.com/terms. For the Privacy Policy please visit https://pushpay.com/privacy. For help reply HELP or STOP to cancel.

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Text Message Giving

Super fast and easy but... to manage recurring gifts, add or remove payment methods or see your transactions you will need to create a login and use the web portal.

Instructions:

1. From your phone text "clc4all 1" to 77977
2. You will receive a text message registration link. Follow the link and register.
3. Now you can just send a text reply to 77977 with a dollar amount to give immediately. So for example if you text "20" to 77977 you will give $20 to the default fund which is - General Expenses (Current).
4. If you want to give to a different fund you can add the fund abbreviation after the amount. So for example if you text "20 FF" to 77977 it will give $20 to the Family Fund.
5. For a list of funds and abbreviations text "1 x" to 77977 and follow the link that is sent in the reply.
6. If you want to change payment methods or setup recurring giving click on the Give Now button above or text "clc4all" to 77977 and follow the link you get on the reply. Then enter your mobile number in the form and it will provide a link to login.  Click the link and follow the instructions to establish a password.
   

Web Portal Giving

Takes a bit more time and you will need to login to access your saved payment methods but allows you to do it all.


Instructions:

1. Click on the Give Now button above or text "clc4all" to 77977 on your mobile phone and follow the link you get on the text reply.
2. Follow the instructions to make a gift for the first time. Make sure you enter both your email and mobile number.
3. Once you've made a gift it will ask you to select a password to establish your account. Follow the instructions to do so.
4. Now you can login to manage your giving.
5. The next time you use the giving link just type in your registered phone number or e-mail and it will provide a link to log you into your account.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What payment methods can I use?
Credit Card, Debit Card or direct withdrawal from your checking account. We currently support Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover card as well as direct withdrawal from a checking account using your bank's routing and account number.

 How long does it take to give?
Once you register your payment method it can be as fast as 5 seconds from your phone. Give it a try! Just text "clc4all 1" to 77977 to get started.

Can I setup a recurring gift?
Yes. You can setup recurring gifts and cancel or change these gifts at anytime via your phone or computer.

Do I need to setup a login to eChurch to give?
No but you'll probably want to. Without a login you won't be able to update your payment methods, see your transactions  or manage recurring payment methods.  You also can't use a saved payment method on the web portal unless you login.

How secure is electronic giving?
As secure as electronically possible. Our system is powered by eChurch which is trusted by over 5,000 churches worldwide for their electronic giving. eChurch provides all the latest in data security including enterprise grade encryption, fraud prevention and security monitoring. In addition you have the additional protection of your payment method from your credit card provider or financial institution.

Is my personal/giving information kept private?
Yes of course. Your contribution is kept private in the same way as your giving through an envelope in the collection plate and your personal information is not sold or used for marketing or any other purpose by eChurch or our church.

Will I still get a combined statement of my contributions for tax purposes?
Yes definitely.  If you have an envelope number then we will combine your electronic contributions with any envelope contributions for a combined statement of all your giving. You are also able to get a statement directly from eChurch for all of your electronic giving.

I currently use Simply Giving, should I switch?
Yes we would like you to switch to this new system so that we have only one electronic giving method to manage going forward.

Are there any fees charged for giving?
There are nominal processing fees deducted from your gift prior to being transferred to our church. You still receive the entire amount of your gift on your contribution statement prior to these fees being deducted.  Fees (approx.) are 1% for direct checking account transaction, 2% for debit card transaction and 3% for credit card transaction as well as a 30 cent per transaction fee.