new Gathering Gratitude Stewardship Packet

We Have Many Convenient Ways for You to Give 

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1. On-Site: Give at any of our worship services. (8:15 and 10:45)
2. On-Line : It's easy! Support the mission of West Linn Lutheran Church through electronic giving. It is a convenient and secure way to provide financial support. Please note fee differences : 2.75% vs 1% ACH
   1. Our online donation portal provides for one-time and automated recurring gifts.  ​​Click here to set up an account that will enable you to pay with credit cards or checking accounts, either once or repeatedly. This option costs WLLC a small fee that you may elect to pay as part of your contribution. 
   2. You may also make a donation through PayPal by clicking the Donate button to the right:  
   3. *NEW* :  Now you can give via smart phone app! Go to your app store and download "Give Plus". This app is supported through Vanco and will allow you the opportunity to give directly from your phone. Click on the link here to receive step by step instructions. 
3. Mail: You may send your check to: 20390 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon 97068
4. Bill Pay: Give from your own online checking account to generate and send a check through your bank's "Bill Pay" option each month.
5. Stock/Mutual Funds : One Time Donation or On-Going Pledge giving.  The gifting of stock to the church is a "win-win" situation both for you and the church. 

Where does your money go?

Outreach and Support 
West Linn Lutheran Church is known for its outreach and support of many mission projects both local and abroad.  Many of WLLC’s members actively participate in the operations of these various agencies: House of Zion, Father's Heart Street our Companion Congregation in Sacele, ELCA Disaster Relief, Janus Youth, Youth Homeless Outreach, World Hunger Offering and many more.  A designated gift made at WLLC  to any of these agencies will be passed  along to the respective agency. 

Activities and Programs
West Linn Lutheran Church (WLLC) has many activities and 
programming that support the needs and passions of its members.  Here are some of the popular programs and activities you support:  Scholarships, Youth Group,  Quilting Group, Labyrinth, Women’s Advent Breakfast, Men’s Ministry and Women’s Retreat. 

Operating Expenses
Your monetary donation funds those who staff the many programs and ministries available at West Linn Lutheran Church, building operation and maintenance, Oregon Synod, ELCA and community benevolence, Christian education for all ages, worship publications and music and other fellowship and prayer activities.

Stocks and Mutual Funds
Make a bigger impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stocks, bonds and mutual funds to the West Linn Lutheran Church Endowment fund held by the  InFaith Community Foundation. This may be a one-time gift or a part of your regular pledge giving. 

Steps to initiate the transfer are : 

1. Contact your financial institution or brokerage and inform them you wish to give a stock gift to your church. This request most likely will need to be in writing.
2. For the next steps in the process click on the "InFaith Community Foundation button below.  Here you will find helpful information to move forward with your transfer. They will assist you the rest of the way.  After you have done this, please contact the church office to let us know you have initiated a stock transfer.

For any questions, concerns or need any help with giving, please contact Sheila Derry in the church office at (503) 656-0110