Giving FAQ

Answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions


1. IS ONLINE GIVING SECURE?

Yes. We’ve taken steps to ensure that the giving process is safe and secure from beginning to end. Stripe (the company which processes your gifts) is a certified Level 1 Payment Card Industry Service Provider. This is the highest level of payment processing available. Your information is safe and secure from beginning to end.


2. HOW COMPLICATED IS ONLINE GIVING?  

Very simple. Click HERE. At the top of the page, choose ONE-TIME gift or RECURRING. Enter the amount. (No decimal point is needed - $10.00 should be typed $10) Choose your giving fund designation in the drop down. Type your email address. Click CONTINUE. Type your name and card information. Click GIVE. 


3. CAN I SCHEDULE A RECURRING GIFT?

Yes, simply select RECURRING GIFT at the top of the giving page. Then choose the frequency of your recurring gift. 


4. WHAT FEES ARE INVOLVED? 

Stripe (our payment processor) charges the church a low percentage processing fee of 2.3% and a per transaction flat fee of .30 cents / donation. EXAMPLES: If you give $10. We receive (after fees) $9.47 (10 x .023 = .23 cents + .30 cents) If you give $100. We receive (after fees) $97.40 (100 x .023 = 2.30 cents + .30 cents) If you give $1000. We receive (after fees) $976.70 (1000 x .023 = 23 dollars + .30 cents) 


5. WILL I STILL RECEIVE A CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT? 

Yes, you will be mailed a contribution statement for tax purposes in January. 


STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? 

Call the church office at (601) 924-2808 or email us at celebrateppl@gmail.com and we’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have. 


If online giving just isn't your thing, you can write a check and make it payable to

Celebrate Church

2001 Old Vicksburg Road

Clinton, MS 39056

Or bring it with you next time you join us in person.