Giving at St. John's
We take an offering every Sunday in support of the work of God’s church. As believers, we respond to Jesus’ great love for us by returning some of what He has given us for the work of His kingdom. It is perfectly fine if you choose to get to know us a little better before putting anything in the plate. What you give and who you entrust it to, is a matter between you and God.
Donations to St. John’s can be made by check (in the offering plate or by mail) or cash (in the offering plate). If you would like envelopes so that we can track your giving for tax purposes, contact the office. If you would like to give electronically, use the link below. All donations of this kind will be tracked together with plate offerings for your tax deductible giving statements.
Other Ways to Give
• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): A direct a grant from your fund to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you’re 70½ or older, give directly from your IRA. This satisfies your required minimum distribution without counting as taxable income.
Giving Funds
Active giving funds are listed in Church Center when you give online. Special fundraisers, service projects and mission funds are created as needed and announced to the congregation.
Giving Statements & Your Account
Create a free Church Center account at stjohnslex.churchcenter.com to:
- View your year-to-date giving at any time
- Access your giving history
- Manage recurring donations
- Update payment methods
Annual giving statements are provided in January for the prior tax year. If you need a statement at any other time, contact the Treasurer.
Confidentiality
Your giving is confidential. Individual giving records are accessible only to the Treasurer and Financial Secretary for the purpose of issuing tax receipts and statements.
Questions?
Contact the Treasurer
Electronic Giving
St. John’s uses Church Center (powered by Stripe) for electronic giving. The giving form allows you to cover the processing fee so that 100% of your intended gift reaches the church.
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Method
Fee
Example ($100 Gift)
ACH (bank transfer)
Credit or Debit card
$0.30 flat
2.15% + $0.30
Church receives $99.70
Church receives $97.55
ACH is the most cost-effective option.
Tips:
- You can donate to multiple funds in a single transaction by selecting additional funds on the giving form.
- You can set up recurring giving (weekly, monthly, etc.) for consistent support.
- You can give multiple donations at once through Church Center.