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Support Parkdale
United Church -Ottawa |
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Our congregation is made up of
individuals and families who believe in the work of the Christian Church. They
offer their time, their talents and, most of all, their prayers in the
continuation of Christ’s ministry. Step out with courage and faith and bless
the congregation and the neighbourhood with your Spirit-given gifts, your
financial resources, your energy and your involvement. Support Parkdale…
Do you have time? Are you
looking to volunteer an hour or two to do good work? We can use you in so many
different and exciting ways. Check out our Congregational
Ministry Opportunities . Maybe there is something that will pique
your interest?
Do you have
talent? Ah, we usually think of singing and dancing as talent — we can use that
too! (See the Music page.) Traditionally,
talent means money. Money that you earn from your labour. Money that you give
in thanksgiving for all that God has given to you. You are blessed to be a
blessing.
If you are a high
school student in Ontario and looking to find a way to use your community
involvement hours, give us a call
and we can help you with your requirements in a positive and fun way.
If you are
interested in contributing to the life and work of the United Church of Canada
through volunteering at Parkdale United Church, give us a call.
Our programs and ministries,
as described on our website in detail, are for the most part financed through
the monetary donations of our members, adherents and supporters, from all over
the world. The funds donated can be
designated to one of the individual funds described below or to “where most
needed”.
· Current Expenses covers staff salaries, Children’s
Christian Education, Adult Education, office administration, worship expenses
including music programs and leaders, and ongoing building expenses such as
heat, electricity, water, insurance and upkeep.
· Mission and Outreach Fund – contributions are used
to support a number of local community outreach ministries as selected by our
Mission and Outreach Committee on behalf of the congregation. In addition, contributions are forwarded
monthly to the Mission & Service Fund of the United Church of Canada to
support the work of the wider church in Canada and overseas.
· Capital (Building) Fund – contributions support
major upgrades and repairs to our building and equipment. Each year money is allocated to keeping our
building up-to-date.
· Benevolent Fund - On Communion Sundays, envelopes
for the Benevolent Fund are available in the sanctuary. This fund is used by our ministers to meet
individual requests for support.
· Other – You
can also direct your donations to other ministries of the church by specifying
the name of the ministry on the offering envelope or in a note to the office
along with your donation.
If wish to make a
financial donation in person to Parkdale, you can either place it in the Sunday
collection plate, drop it into the office during the week, or mail it to us at
the below address.
Parkdale United Church
429 Parkdale Avenue Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada
K1Y 1H3
Phone: 1 (613) 728-8656
Givings can also be made directly through your bank
account or Credit Card using Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR). Givings are deducted automatically from your
bank account or charged to your credit card once a month. Using PAR ensures steady predictable revenue
to support the church ministries. PAR
application forms can be printed from this website (Click here to
download: PAR
application form). Forms are also available in the sanctuary or
in the church office. Completed PAR
forms can be placed in an envelope on the offering plate or sent to the church
office. We will fill in the lines with
the church information on them (Congregational number, Church name, Church PAR
contact and phone number) and you can
fill in your personal details.
Should you wish to cancel your PAR donations please
print, fill in, sign, and return the following form: PAR
cancellation form.
Tax receipts will
automatically be issued for all financial contributions totalling more than $25
at the end of the year. Receipts for
lesser amounts can be made available upon request.
You can give to Parkdale United Church
online, using your credit card, through the secure
donation Web site from CanadaHelps. CanadaHelps is a registered, non-profit
organization that forwards online donations to the charity of your choice. They
support almost all of Canada’s charities, including Parkdale United Church. You
can learn more about CanadaHelps at their Web site, www.canadahelps.org .
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This is great for those comfortable with internet
charitable donations .
o You can choose a one-time
donation or setup an account for annual or monthly gifts.
o Select specific areas of our
Church Budget that you wish to support from the drop down menu.
o A separate Charitable Tax
Receipt is issued electronically by CanadaHelps for each donation.
o there is a small fee to the
church for the service, but it provides another opportunity for people anywhere
in the world to support Parkdale United Church - Ottawa.