Online Giving

At Grace we strive to cultivate generous hearts through the giving of our time, talent, and treasure towards the building up of the church, the transformation of our community, and the glory of God in all we do.  
*(You can toggle between card or electronic check at the bottom of the pop up-window.)

Offer Time and Talent

We rely on countless parishioners and volunteers to keep our ministries running.  To signup for a ministry, please fill out the form below!

Make a Pledge

The 2018 Pledge Card is Now Available.  You may complete it online using the button above.
A Word About Pledges

Beginning this year (2018) we encourage anyone who wishes to use direct deposit - whether through checking or credit card - to set up an account with Tithely, our online giving system.  However, those already enrolled in an automatic bank draft through their bank should contact their bank or our administrator, Paula Garner, to cancel the current draft and avoid being "charged" twice.   Please contact our Paula  if you need assistance setting up Tithely or cancelling a current bank draft. pgarner@saygrace.net / 423-698-02433   Also, please note that an online donations will not be registered as a pledge unless you complete a pledge card, either paper or electronic.  Electronic pledge cards are available at the link on this page. 

More Info & FAQs

TYPES of Giving

We give in several ways:
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  • Pledges - annual contributions towards Grace's operating budget, paid in weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual installments. Pledging is an expectation for members who are able, and it allows the Vestry (governing board) of the church to make responsible and strategic decisions about how we spend money each year.  Some members may choose to contribute the Biblical "Tithe" - 10%.  Others choose to give what they can and work towards a tithe.  Still others give above and beyond 10% as an act of thanksgiving and commitment to God.
 
  • Loose Offering - We collect an offering at each Sunday worship service that may go towards the general operating of the church.  The first Sunday of each month it goes to the clergy discretionary funds for emergency financial assistance, and from time to time we take up special collections for particular ministries or programs.
 
  • Designated Giving and Special Gifts - You may select a particular ministry or fund to give to for a special project or program, such as the Brainerd Market, Altar Flowers, the Outreach Fund, etc...  If it is not listed, please choose "other" and indicate the designation in the memo. 
 
  • Planned and Estate Giving - We encourage members to consider listing Grace Church in their wills to provide for future generations!  Please contact the Parish Administrator to begin a conversation about planned giving.
ONLINE PAYMENTS VIA Card or Electronic Check
  • Online Payments:  You can make a pledge or offering online using the button at the top of this page.  We are currently using a system called Tithely that offers secure giving by credit card, debit card, or electronic check.  You may also setup recurring payments, request a refund, or monitor your giving by setting up an account on Tithely.  Tithely accounts may be accessed at anytime via a web browser or smartphone using the Tithely app available for Android and iPhone devices.  Setup a user account here:
  • Switching From Old System:  Please note that if you are currently paying your pledge via automatic bank withdraw and wish to switch to credit card giving, you should contact our Administrator, Paula Garner, to ensure that you are not twice-charged!​​​
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  • Card Fee:  Please know that it costs the church about 2.9% per charge to run credit cards.  There is an option to cover that expense if you wish.  
CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATOR