Our Philosophy of Giving
At Grace, we believe that the resources bestowed upon us are blessings provided by God. We are charged to be good stewards of these resources and use them in a manner that furthers God’s work in the world. Part of this work is spreading God’s word and giving back to those in need through service and support. We give joyfully and with gratitude for all that has been provided to us.
Giving Opportunities
5 Fund options are available for giving:
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General Operating Fund
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Presbytery Annual Apportionment - $40 per member annually
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Two Cents a Meal - support South Brunswick Food Pantry
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Grace For Dinner for the Food Insecure - provide a free dinner monthly
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South Brunswick High School Interfaith Scholarship
Methods of Giving
There are many convenient options to donate to Grace Presbyterian Church of South Brunswick and its missions. No matter how you choose to donate, you will receive a receipt via our annual giving statements.
1. Give Online – If you’re on a computer anywhere (or any device with an internet connection), you can easily give to our church by heading to Tithe.ly. Once there, create an account or log in, search for Grace Presbyterian Church of South Brunswick and fill in the giving form. See the video below on how to make a donation.
2. Give in the Mobile App – Want to give to Grace using the convenience of your smartphone? No problem! Download the Green Tithe.ly App from the Apple App store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Once you’ve downloaded the app, create an account or log in, locate Grace Presbyterian Church of South Brunswick and tap “Give Now” to complete your gift!
3. Mail - a physical check to Grace Presbyterian Church of South Brunswick, 57 Sand Hills Road, Kendall Park, N.J. 08824.
Here is a video on exactly how to give using Tithe.ly. This is what giving will look like when you give using a computer, mobile device and the mobile app. Click on the Giving Using Tithe.ly link under the screen shot to bring up the video. Then hit the play button.
Frequently Asked Questions About Donating Through Tithe.ly
1. How Do I Set Up an Account?
Watch the video posted above. It only takes above 5 minutes to set up an account.
2. How Can I Ensure the Donation Gets to the Church?
When you complete the giving form on Tithe.ly, select Grace Presbyterian Church of South Brunswick. Make sure you use this name exactly, as there are other Grace Presbyterian Churches in the Tithe.ly database. You will receive an e-mail receipt to the e-mail address associated with your Tithe.ly account. The transaction to Tithe.ly will be recorded in your bank or credit card account within a few days. Your giving statement will reflect all donations made via Tithe.ly.
3. How Much Does It Cost to Use Tithe.ly?
a. If you make a donation via a transfer from your bank account, the cost to you is $.30 per transaction, plus 1% of the amount transferred. For example, if you donate $100 through a bank transfer, the charge for the transaction would be $1.30.
You can choose to cover the fees by checking the box in the lower right corner on the Tithe.ly giving form. If you choose to cover the fees, your total cost on the example above would be $101.30, and the church would receive $100. If you do not choose to cover the fees, the church would receive $98.70 (your $100 donation, minus $1.30 in fees).
b. If you make a donation via credit card, the cost to you is $.30 per transaction, plus 2.9% of the amount selected. For example, if you donate $100 through a credit card payment, the charge for the transaction would be $3.20.
You can choose to cover the fees by checking the box in the lower right corner on the Tithe.ly giving form. If you choose to cover the fees, your total cost on the example above would be $103.20, and the church would receive $100. If you do not choose to cover the fees, the church would receive $96.80 (your $100 donation, minus $3.20 in fees).
4. How will I keep track of my donations if I use Tithe.ly?
The church will continue to provide you giving statements which reflect all of your donations, whether they are made through Tithe.ly or through cash provided in donation envelopes or physical checks. You are free to make donations through either or both options and will not have to do the math or tracking yourself. You will also receive an e-mail for each donation you make through Tithe.ly reflecting the amount of your contribution.
5. When I use the donation envelopes, I can allocate the donation among different funds. How can I allocate my donation to our funds on Tithe.ly?
Five Fund options are available for giving via Tithe.ly:
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the General Fund;
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Apportionment;
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Two Cents a Meal
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COVID-19 Curbside Food Fund
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South Brunswick High School Interfaith Scholarship