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Harvard-Epworth welcomes and appreciates your offerings. Whether contributing to the church through a regular pledge commitment, a one-time donation or a Sunday offering, your support is vital to our ministries.
HE-UMC App
One way to give is through the Harvard-Epworth app. You can download the app from the Google Play Store or App Store. You can also click below to download the app.
Giving Online through Pushpay
Pushpay is a service that allows the church to accept money electronically. With Pushpay you can:
- -Set-up a one time gift
- -Set-up recurring gifts
- -Use your credit or debit card for gifts
- -Have the gift paid directly from your checking or savings account with the ACH feature
- -See your up-to-date giving record if given through Pushpay
Text
To set-up a gift, you can connect to the app by texting "heumc" to 77977. You will then receive a text message with a secure link to an online giving page.
Important Notes:
When you send “heumc” to 77977 you will receive a one-time reply containing a link to give to Harvard-Epworth (1msg/request). Please be aware that Msg & Data rates may apply. For full Terms & Conditions please visit https://pushpay.com/terms. For the Privacy Policy please visit https://pushpay.com/privacy. For help reply HELP or STOP to cancel.
Sunday Offering
Every Sunday during worship, we pass the collection plate. Please feel free to offer your gifts at this time.
Mail
You can also send your gift through the mail. Please send gifts to:
- -Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, 1555 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Non-cash Giving
Harvard-Epworth welcomes non-cash gifts like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving of marketable securities may also save the giver significant taxes. Planned giving through wills, bequests, trusts or charitable gift annuities are also a way to pledge to the church into the future. These gifts are often a wise strategy for both stewardship and estate planning. The United Methodist Foundation of New England will provide guidance and help to implement any planned giving strategy for free. If you are interested or have a question on planned or non-cash giving, please contact Pastor Herb Taylor.
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Who should give online?
If you pay bills online or use electronic banking, please consider giving to Harvard-Epworth online. You can give a one-time gift or a recurring gift, like a pledge.
Is giving online secure?
Yes! Pushpay, the vender that we use, is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which is the same certification that your bank has. Pushpay is considered significantly more secure than many current payment methods, including using your credit card in a retail store.
Should I give through my bank account (ACH) or through my credit card?
If possible, please give through your bank account instead of your credit card. When you use your bank account, 100% of your gift goes to Harvard-Epworth. When you use your credit card, the church pays 3% of your gift for processing.
Will my online gifts be included in the statement of giving that the church provides annually?
Yes, your online giving will be included in this statement.
What if I am not a member of Harvard-Epworth UMC but would like to make a donation?
We welcome your donation regardless of your membership status. Your giving makes a difference in the lives of the many people Harvard-Epworth serves. When donating, please include your contact information so we may send you a contribution statement.
Can I give online if I do not have a smartphone?
Yes. You can always donate online through this page or at Pushpay.
What if I have more questions?
If you have any additional questions, please contact the church office (office@he-umc.org) or Pastor Herb Taylor (pastor.herb@he-umc.org).
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Harvard-Epworth UMC Financial Information
Percentage Giving Chart
Need help with the math? Take a look at the chart below to see how much you would give monthly to meet your desired percentage giving goal based on your annual income.
Ways to Give
HE-UMC App
The easiest way for you to give is through the
Harvard-Epworth app. Download the app from the
Google Play Store or App Store and click on “Give”.
The first time you use it, you will be walked through the
setup process. Then it will only take seconds to start giving!
In addition to giving, you can also listen to Pastor Herb’s sermons inside the app.
Giving Online through Pushpay
- -Set-up a one time gift
- -Set-up recurring gifts
- -Use your credit or debit card for gifts
- -Have the gift paid directly from your checking or savings account with the ACH feature
- -See your up-to-date giving record if given through Pushpay
Text
To set-up a gift, you can connect to the app by texting "heumc" to 77977. You will then receive a text message with a secure link to an online giving page.
Important Notes:
When you send “heumc” to 77977 you will receive a one-time reply containing a link to give to Harvard-Epworth (1msg/request). Please be aware that Msg & Data rates may apply. For full Terms & Conditions please visit https://pushpay.com/terms. For the Privacy Policy please visit https://pushpay.com/privacy. For help reply HELP or STOP to cancel.
Sunday Offering
Every Sunday during worship, we pass the collection plate. Please feel free to offer your gifts at this time.
You can also send your gift through the mail. Please send gifts to:- -Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, 1555 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Non-cash Giving
Harvard-Epworth welcomes non-cash gifts like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving of marketable securities may also save the giver significant taxes. Planned giving through wills, bequests, trusts or charitable gift annuities are also a way to pledge to the church into the future. These gifts are often a wise strategy for both stewardship and estate planning. The United Methodist Foundation of New England will provide guidance and help to implement any planned giving strategy for free. If you are interested or have a question on planned or non-cash giving, please contact Pastor Herb Taylor.
FAQ
Who should give online?
If you pay bills online or use electronic banking, please consider giving to Harvard-Epworth online. You can give a one-time gift or a recurring gift, like a pledge.
Is giving online secure?
Yes! Pushpay, the vender that we use, is Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, which is the same certification that your bank has. Pushpay is considered significantly more secure than many current payment methods, including using your credit card in a retail store.
Should I give through my bank account (ACH) or through my credit card?
If possible, please give through your bank account instead of your credit card. When you use your bank account, 100% of your gift goes to Harvard-Epworth. When you use your credit card, the church pays 3% of your gift for processing.
Will my online gifts be included in the statement of giving that the church provides annually?
Yes, your online giving will be included in this statement.
What if I am not a member of Harvard-Epworth UMC but would like to make a donation?
We welcome your donation regardless of your membership status. Your giving makes a difference in the lives of the many people Harvard-Epworth serves. When donating, please include your contact information so we may send you a contribution statement.
Can I give online if I do not have a smartphone?
Yes. You can always donate online through this page or at Pushpay.
What if I have more questions?
If you have any additional questions, please contact the church office (office@he-umc.org) or Pastor Herb Taylor (pastor.herb@he-umc.org).
Resources
Percentage Giving Chart
Need help with the math? Take a look at the chart below to see how much you would give monthly to meet your desired percentage giving goal based on your annual income.
Harvard-Epworth UMC Financial Information
Harvard-Epworth UMC Financial Information