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We are so grateful for the many ways in which people give their support to The First Cathedral. Through volunteer action, prayer, and financial generosity, you make this ministry a powerful force in God's Kingdom.
Why Give? Giving pleases God, which is our greatest purpose. It causes us to grow in our devotion and faith. Finally, giving brings a new light to our lives as we see the good that our generosity creates. Whenever we give, whenever we fill a need or heal a hurt, we create a new hope in someones life. Giving is doing God's work in the world. That's why we are here.
". . . be leaders also in the spirit of cheerful giving. . . . This is one way to prove that your love is real, that it goes beyond mere words." 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 TLB
How does The First Cathedral work? The work and ministry of The First Cathedral is supported by donations from the members of our congregation, friends and visitors. People just like you!
How is the money utilized? These financial resources are used:
To care for people in need in our local community through our ongoing projects.
To support our missions all over the world.
To spread the Word of God in the most effective and creative ways possible.
To pay for our professional staff.
To maintain and improve our campus and facilities.
How much should I Give? Of course, this depends on your personal circumstances. Some people give more, some give less. What you decide to give is your decision, in prayer, with God. Whatever the amount, we are truly thankful for your decision and consideration.
What are the giving opportunities?
General Donations
Tithes
Offerings
Benevolence
First Fruits
Faith For Our Future
TV/Radio Discovering Your Power
Missions
Scholarship
Youth
Memorials
Can I set-up regular donations?"
The First Cathedral provides its supporters the convience, flexibility and opportunity to set up automatic recurring donations, which can be canceled at any time.
Benefits of Online
Giving
We
understand that life is busy, and sometimes it throws you a curve ball
here or there (bad weather, weekend cold, vacation…you get the picture).
Well, now there's a convenient way to give tithes and offerings or donate
right from your home computer.
You
can give a one-time gift like you would in a regular weekend service, or
you can schedule weekly or monthly transfers for your tithes and offerings
and it's at no cost to you!
You
can also use your Visa or MasterCard and receive rewards! Or you can have
the money taken from your checking account.
Maybe
you were really blessed by a guest minister over the weekend, but you
didn't have any cash on you during the service…just logon to
FirstCathedral.org!
You
can view a record of your giving anytime you'd like…not to mention you'll
be saving the environment by using less paper!
Frequently Asked
Questions
Why do you accept
credit cards?
Credit and debit cards, when used within their original
designated boundaries, can be efficient and helpful tools for giving.Many people like to use credit cards for all
of their monthly expenses and just pay one bill at the end of the month.We discourage anyone with credit card debt from
using this option to tithe, and we encourage them to seek counsel if it is an
issue.
What is the advantage
of online giving?
It saves time, work and will simplify your life! You will be
able to give on your own schedule without having to wait for a service,
and it will save you on writing checks as well.With this option you can go green with your giving. With fewer checks to
write and less offering envelopes to fill out, you will be using less paper and
saving the environment. You can also easily set up a regular giving schedule so
you can remain consistent and faithful in your giving.
Don't I need to
physically put something in the offering basket for God to bless it?
God will honor your giving whether it is online or in a
service.If you are in a service you can
pray in faith for your online tithes and offering as well as anything you may
put in the offering bucket!
Is online giving
risky?
It is less risky than carrying cash or a checkbook.The online giving allows you to create a
personal login and password. The information is connected directly to your TFC
account and it will simplify our accounting records. Online giving is
completely secured through a 128-bit encryption and secured servers. No one has
access to your data unless authorized by you.
Is there a fee for online giving?
There is no fee for this service.
Can my online giving
be reoccurring?
Yes, you can schedule when and what amount. You can also do a one time gift as well as scheduling weekly or monthly gifts.
How Can I Give? You may make donations to The First Cathedral online with your debit card, VISA, MasterCard, Discover or with a checking account.
You can also send your donation by mail to:
The First Cathedral
ATTN: Finance Ministry
1151 Blue Hills Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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