Our congregation is so generous in supporting Holy Trinity! Today, there are more and more ways to simplify your giving, making it less time consuming and sometimes even easing your tax burden. Here are some of the many ways to support Holy Trinity:
- In Person – Drop your check or cash into the offering plate at worship. If you know your envelope number, please write it on the check or place your offering in your numbered envelope. If you would like offering envelopes, please contact the office at Holy Trinity.
- VANCO – Holy Trinity has established an online portal with VANCO to make it easy to donate electronically. The URL is https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZP7Y/home . It is also linked from the Donate button on Holy Trinity’s webpage. You can donate one time or set up recurring donations. This is a great way to support Holy Trinity when you are away on vacation. You can donate from your credit card or bank account. Any financial information you enter in VANCO is secure.
- Text To Give – You can use your cell phone to text your contribution to Holy Trinity. Text the amount you wish to give to 844-435-9809 and follow the instructions.
- QR Code – In the pews at Holy Trinity are cards with a QR code. Use your cellphone to scan the QR code and follow the instructions.
- Online Banking – Use your online banking to send a check or electronic payment to Holy Trinity, just like paying other bills.
- Donating Appreciated Securities – You can donate stocks, mutual funds, or other securities to Holy Trinity without having to sell them. Holy Trinity has set up an investment account at our bank, Truist, to which you can transfer the securities directly. This prevents your having to sell the securities and pay capital gains taxes on the amount the securities have appreciated since you purchased them. Holy Trinity will hold the investment(s) and let them appreciate further until we need the money to pay expenses. If you are interested in this, please contact me for the account information and specific instructions.
- Name Holy Trinity as a Beneficiary or Leave a Bequest in your Will or Trust – Thinking about what may happen after you’re gone isn’t anyone’s favorite topic. However, naming Holy Trinity as a beneficiary or leaving a bequest in your will or trust allows you to give without overextending yourself if you need to spend more on long-term care or other expenses. Additionally, charitable bequests can reduce estate taxes.DISCLAIMER: I am not a tax expert. Please consult your own tax or financial adviser before deciding to implement any of the strategies I have described.Holy Trinity is profoundly grateful for the generous contributions, large and small, of all of our congregation members! Please let me know if you have any questions about taking advantage of any of these giving suggestions or other ways of supporting Holy Trinity.Karla McGovern
karlakmcgovern@gmail.com