Why We Give
The stewardship of our finances is a tremendous—and often overlooked—area of our lives where we can faithfully proclaim the gospel. Giving strengthens our devotion to Christ and frees us to live open-handedly with the gifts God gives us. We trust in the Creator to provide instead of our perceived self-sufficiency. As people of faith, we give faithfully and generously of our time, talents, and treasures.
The Bible makes clear that we are to honor God in all things, giving cheerfully of the resources entrusted to us. We call this kind of giving "stewardship." (Proverbs 3:9; 2 Corinthians 9:7). Stewardship by definition means “the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving.” We support this concept of stewardship by offering you several ways to give.
Online Giving
The easiest way for you to give is through Realm, our secure online community: here's how. We recommend that you consider setting up a recurring donation through your Realm profile. You will need an invite code from Epiphany to set up your Realm account. If you need an invite code, please contact the office to obtain one.
Mobile Giving
Mobile giving is also a convenient way to give. Our online giving links are formatted to work on any mobile device. You can also give from the mobile app or via text giving.
Mobile App:
Download the Realm Connect app from your Apple or Google Play store. Login with your Realm account to give. The Realm Connect app also allows you to setup a recurring donation.
Text Giving:
Text BREAD and any amount to 73256 to complete a gift. Messages and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text HELP to 73256 for help. Text STOP to 73256 to cancel.
Text giving is great for quick, easy, one-time gifts. Text giving will automatically save your payment information for future gifts. (If you have already set up a Realm account, please give through that connection to keep everything under the same account.)
Cash & Check Giving
Your offering may be brought to either worship service and left in the collection plate. Either cash or check is accepted. Offering envelopes can be obtained through the office. If you are unable to attend in person, you may mail your offering check to Church of the Epiphany, PO Box 189, Clarks Summit PA 18411.