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
- 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 and can set donations up for you via a payment processor (“VANCO”). However, we’re charged nearly 6% of your donation for this, so if at all possible we’d much prefer you don’t do this.
- 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!
Donations via online bill pay or mailed check can be directed to the General Fund, Capital Fund, or directed to another specific purpose.
We are grateful for your generosity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- How do automated online bill-pay contributions or credit card work?
- You select a payment method, start date, frequency and contribution amount. On the scheduled date(s), donations will be direct-deposited in the church bank account (credit cards) or mailed to us by your bank, and deposited into the church bank account (online bill-pay).
- 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 receive an annual giving statement.
- 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 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?
- VANCO Payment Solutions meets or exceeds all industry standards to safeguard your data. To help ensure your data stays safe, VANCO leverages technology such as tokenizing card data and encrypting sensitive information for transmission and storage.
- How do automated online bill-pay contributions or credit card work?
- 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 currently accepted by your church, by using online bill-pay from your checking or savings account, or writing us a check.