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During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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We are pleased to announce that Sts. Peter & Paul now provides online giving through software called ConnectNow Giving. It is part of our parish database, ConnectNow by ParishSOFT.
ConnectNow Giving offers you the opportunity to make secure, automatic contributions from your bank account to our church. This is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation. If you give through this online program, you can watch your giving grow throughout the year. When you create your login, your gift and pledge history will be stored so that you can access it anytime. This will allow you to accurately assess how much you’re giving to what so you can make informed decisions and plan your future gifts. It also helps us in the church office; there’s much less processing for online gifts than envelope gifts!
We thank all our parish families for their gifts to support God’s work
here at Sts. Peter & Paul.
To create your ConnectNow Giving account:
1. Click on the blue ConnectNow Giving button below.
2. Click on First Time? New User Registration.
3. Set up your Donor Profile by entering your information, email & password.
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST use an email address that is already in our database. If you do not know if you have an email address in our database, please contact the office for assistance. If you make an online donation without a registered email, you will create another parishioner account, and it will not keep an updated accounting of your gift and pledge history.
4. Last step is to set up your donations - scheduling recurring or one-time gifts, then entering your banking information, etc. At this time, we are only set up to receive checking account debits - no credit cards. -
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FAQs
Is ConnectNow Giving Safe?
Online Giving meets the highest banking-level security standards set forth by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to ensure safe and confidential transactions. In fact, your banking information is encrypted in the system and is not accessible to any users or administrators of the ConnectNow Giving system. When you manage your own account information, your church never needs to handle checks or worry about locking up documents containing your account information. And you’ll always be certain that your gifts are direct-deposited into your church’s account.
What are the advantages of ConnectNow Giving?
- ConnectNow Giving makes it easy to give, even when you are unable to attend church.
- You never have to bring cash, checks, or giving envelopes to church.
- ConnectNow Giving is secure. You can trust that your information is safe.
- Giving electronically also helps the church save money and plan its budget!
How are my contributions automatically deducted from my account?
Once you complete the online registration form, the contribution amount you specify will automatically be transferred from your bank account to the church’s bank account.If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?
Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports.Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution?
Your bank statement and the ConnectNow Giving system both provide reports that document your electronic transactions.How much does ConnectNow Giving cost?
It costs you absolutely nothing!What if I try ConnectNow Giving and don’t like it?
You can cancel your authorization by cancelling your gifts and donation dates at any time. -
When you participate . . .
You won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! If you manage your bills online, why not give to your church online? It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. So, if you forgot your envelope last week, or if you missed our second collection, you can go online and make a gift to the special collection fund or our regular offertory.
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What are the benefits of ConnectNow Giving?
- It is easy, convenient and safe.
- It allows you to donate any amount, anytime from any device with Internet access.
- It puts all giving information at your fingertips to print receipts and track pledges.
How does ConnectNow Giving help our parish?
- It increases the efficiency of processing regular giving for financial planning.
- It allows the church to more effectively engage with all our members and donors.
- It utilizes technology to allow us to spread God’s Word through more consistent stewardship.