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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  officially 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. 

2018 Pledge Drive

To register a pledge for 2018 online, please fill out the form below, and our financial administrator will be in touch.  Thank you!

Key Dates:

9:30 AM September 17 - Breakfast Banquet and All-Parish Stewardship Forum #1
The entire parish is invited to come to breakfast as we launch our 2018 Stewardship Season!  Join us in undercroft at 9:30am for a breakfast, provided by a generous donation, along with singing, fellowship, and a stewardship teaching by The Rev. John Talbird.  This will be a fun and relaxed morning to learn how to cultivate generous hearts as followers of Christ. 

9:30 AM September 24 - Breakfast Banquet and All-Parish Stewardship Forum #2
The entire parish is invited to come to breakfast!  Join us in undercroft at 9:30am for a breakfast, provided by a generous donation, along with singing, fellowship, and a stewardship teaching by The Rev. John Talbird.  This will be a fun and relaxed morning to learn how to cultivate generous hearts as followers of Christ. 

October 1 - Commitment Sunday
Pray and ask the Holy Spirit how you are being called to contribute financially to support the mission of God through Grace Church.  We will begin tracking our progress towards our parish goal on this Sunday.  

Make Your 2018 Pledge Today

Entrusted Stewardship Newsletter
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​Coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

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.  ​

​Online Giving Through Tithely

If you would like to setup an account on Tithely, our online giving system, please click the link below or by searching for the Tithely app on your mobile phone.  *Note that if you already have a direct draft setup through the bank in 2017 that it will not be cancelled until you notify your bank or contact the Parish Administrator.  Also, contributions through tithely will not be officially registered as a pledge until you complete a pledge card - whether by paper or electronically using the form below. 

Sign Up for Tithely

The benefits of Tithely include:  

• Direct Deposit through credit card, debit card, or electronic check
• Ability to request an automatic refund or to pause contributions temporarily
• Online statements available at any time.​

For more info, please review the frequently asked questions below, or feel free to contact our Parish Administrator, Paula Garner:  pgarner@saygrace.net