Donations
How do I give?
We offer the opportunity to give to the life of the church during every worship service. Offerings go towards the work of the local congregation; the work of the national church both in Canada and overseas through the Mission and Service Fund; and towards special projects (ie: the ministry of First United Church in the Downtown Eastside or the Lookout Shelter on the North Shore.
We offer the following ways to become a regular giver or to make a one time donation:
ONLINE THROUGH CANADA HELPS
CanadaHelps is an online donation portal that provides access to Canada's 80,000 charities. It’s a secure and convenient way to donate to charities and you receive your tax receipt electronically directly from them when you make your donation. Through CanadaHelps you can make a one-time donation or a monthly donation to your credit card. You choose the date on which the charge is made to your account.
PAR
Regular giving is facilitated by PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance). This involves an automatic debit to your chequing account and allows you to allocate your giving. For those who have given by PAR, printed cards are available to add to the offering plate. You will find them on the Action Table where you will also find a place to sign up for PAR or speak to our Envelope Secretary, Fay Butterfield at 604-929-1991
ENVELOPES
For those who prefer to make a donation directly onto the offering plate, we provide envelopes (with a giving number to track your gifts for tax receipt purposes.) These givings can also be designated. Sign up for them at the Action Table or speak to our Fay Butterfield at 604-929-1991.
You can also donate online by clicking on the Donate Now button below.
Our Something’s Happening Campaign provides the opportunity for giving gifts of shares and annuities etc. to the church. Please speak to our Treasurer Ken Fowler (604)929-4876 for more information.
How much should I give?
Over the past year we have encouraged our congregation to give to the church according to equal generosity, not equal amounts. We’ve been amazed at how generous people can be when they believe in what they are supporting. Click here for some charts to assist you in determining your level of giving.