Giving

We want to offer you multiple ways to make a financial donation. Here are some examples:

• All banks now offer online bill pay services. You can set up a one time or a repeating automatic donation using this method. There are no charges to you, or to St. John’s for this method.
• You can write a check and mail it to us (913, 2nd St, Snohomish 98290), or put it in the offering plate on Sundays. Again, no fees.
• You can put cash in the plate on Sundays. Thank you! However, you won’t get any credit for tax purposes if you do this, unless you put it in an envelope with your name on it.
• You can use a credit card.Some folk get airline mileage or cash-back on credit card purchases. We understand you might want to do this. You can give on a one-time basis or set up an account for regular automatic giving. By clicking the following link you will be taken to our online giving portal. There is no cost to you to use this link, though it does cost St. John’s about 3%, so we’d prefer you use on-line banking, or checks. If you want to use a credit card, just CLICK HERE. 

Donations via online bill pay, mailed check, or credit card can be directed to the General Fund, Capital Fund, or directed to another specific purpose. You will need to designate where you want your donation to go. 

We are grateful for your generosity.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • How do automated online bill-pay contributions or credit card work?
    • For credit cards, click on the “CLICK HERE” link above. On the linked page, if you plan to give to the general fund, simply input the amount and select the frequency. If you want to give to other things, input the amount and click the drop-down arrow below it, then choose the one you want.  On the scheduled date(s), donations will be direct-deposited in the church bank account (credit cards)
    • For online bill pay, you set this up on your bank’s website. You select the amount and frequency. On the date you choose, your donation is mailed to us by your bank.  
  • When will my contributions be processed?
    • Your contributions will be processed when we the bank or credit card either mails a check or transfers funds to us on the date(s) you authorize.
  • What can I use to show I made a donation?
    • The itemized list of electronic transactions that appear on your bank or credit card statement can be used as proof of your donations. If you have made a formal pledge, you will also receive an annual giving statement.
      
  • Will I receive a receipt?
    • Yes. You will receive a receipt via email, and you will also be able to view transactions in your giving history. For credit card donations, donors will receive a receipt if they choose to enter their email address when completing a donation.
  • How can I participate in the offering during service?
    • Either write “I give electronically” on the outside of an envelope or contact the church office and request an “I Give Electronically” card to drop into the offering plate.
  • How safe is electronic credit card giving?
    • Subsplash’s payment program meets or exceeds all industry standards to safeguard your data. 

• Can I cancel or place a hold on my donation?
  • You can cancel or suspend donations by notifying the church or by going online and signing into your credit card or bank account and making changes there.
• I made a mistake and donated the wrong amount. How can I get a refund?
  • Contact the church office and they will be able to credit the amount donated in error back to your credit card account or issue a check if you used online bill-pay – just like when you return an item you bought at a store or online.
• What payment methods can I use to donate?
  • Donations can be made with all major debit/credit cards, by using online bill-pay from your checking or savings account, writing us a check, or by cash.