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Why I Support First United?

Here are some videos about why some of our members support First United Church! Video credit:  Austin Campbell

WAYS TO DONATE TO FIRST CHURCH

Business / Registered Charity Number: 118919931RR0001
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Online Donation through Paypal

​You can make your donations online through PAYPAL with payments coming from your bank account or your credit card! Just click the "Donate" button or scan the QR code below.
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Donations through Square 

Donations through Square can be done in a variety of ways!

You can make a Donation through Square online by clicking the 'Donate Now' button below.

​You can also make a Donation through Square by Debit or Credit in the Church Office anytime the office is open! (Monday - Wednesday 8:30am to noon & 1:00-3:00pm; Thursdays from 8:30am to noon; Sunday mornings during Worship times).


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Email Money Transfer (E-transfer, EMT)

You can make your donations by Email Money Transfer (EMT)!
Simply log in to your bank account online and select “email money” or “etransfer.” Follow the simple step-by-step prompts to direct your gift, of whatever amount you choose, to [email protected]. This is automatically deposited directly into the church bank account. (If you've never used etransfer before, you'll have to add First United's email as a "payee" to send a transfer)

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PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance)

What PAR means...        
  • Regular support of your church in the amount you choose
  • Continual support of your church even when you are away
  • Avoidance of "catch-up" periods
  • Regular, dependable flow of contributions for the church
  • Click here for more information on PAR
  • Click the file below to open a PAR authorization form (Please return the form with a VOID cheque to the Church Office for processing)
form_par-authorization.pdf
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Offering Envelopes

​In 2023, we moved away from purchasing official "Offering Envelopes" BUT you can use your own envelopes  - just write your name and/or envelope number on the front.
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Envelopes are also available at the front of the church every Sunday. You need only to place your name or envelope number on these envelopes (for tax receipt purposes). 

​Please contact Lori in the Office if you need assistance.
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​Postdated Cheques

If you would like to make your donation using a series of postdated cheques, please put them in an envelope marked ATTENTION: Lori Hoffman and place them on the offering plate on Sunday.  You can also give them to Lori in the Church Office directly OR mail them to the church.   

​Cheques should be payable to "First United Church".
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Canada Helps

Canada Helps is an Online Donation tool used by Registered Charities in Canada. (Recommended by the United Church of Canada)
Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!
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Securities & Mutual Fund Donations

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​Are you looking for smart ways to give support to First United Church’s ministry that you love?

Not only can a securities donation make a HUGE difference to First United Church, it can also reduce how much you owe at tax time, as it eliminates any capital gains tax!

So less tax for you and more money for us to fund our Ministries!  (Ex. Youth Group, Refugee Sponsorships, Community Outreach, Property Projects, Technology and so much more!

The Trustees at First United Church can facilitate your gift now!   Call 519-631-7570 x21 to learn more.
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 Legacy Gifts - Gifts that Last Lifetimes

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Check out the United Church of Canada's Legacy Gifts brochure for more information about how you can gift the church with a Legacy Gift!
gifts-that-last-lifetimes.pdf
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Check our the Legacy Gifts Information Session from April 2023.  Thanks to Brett & Hilary for their participation & knowledge!
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