Q. What is PayPal?

A. PayPal is an online service for businesses and non-profits to accept payments/donations online. It’s a widely used and safe way for people to send money on the Internet.

Q. Do I need a PayPal account to donate?

A. No — You can simply enter your payment information on PayPal’s secure website and the donation will be sent as a one-time gift to the church.

Q. Are there any fees or costs to give online?

A. There is a small fee to the church, but not to you.

Q. Is my information safe?

A. Yes — PayPal automatically encrypts your confidential information using the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL) with an encryption key length of 128-bits (the highest level commercially available).

You will receive a confirmation email immediately after you complete your donation. You can keep the email as a receipt for tax purposes. Your online giving will also be added to your year-end contribution statement.

Q. Can I use a credit card to give online?

A. When using the online giving system through PayPal, you are asked to enter your credit card information. The use of a DEBIT card attached to a checking account instead of the use of credit cards is strongly advised. If you choose to give with a credit card, we encourage you to remain financially responsible by not accruing any debt and by paying off your credit card statement on a monthly basis.

Q. Are there other options to give?

A. Online Bill Pay is a feature you can set up with your bank. A check is mailed to the church office directly from your financial institution.  This can be set-up as a recurrent donation or scheduled each month at your convenience.

Other questions?  Please contact the church office directly for help.