There are many ways to give as explained below. When you give, make sure that you designate which fund you are putting a gift towards. If you would like assistance with any of these giving options, please call 425-788-2953 or email office@bcumc.org.

Cash or Check: These gifts can be given as part of the Sunday worship service or mailed to the church office. The majority fo our congregation chooses this method.

Automatic Debit: An easy way to give on a recurring basis. You may already use automatic debits to pay your utility bills, insurance premiums, etc. It is cost effective for the church and convenient for you. If you would like BCUMC to help you implement Automatic Debit, simply call our office at 425-788-2953.

Online Banking (Home Banking): This is a fast and simple way to make your contributions. It allows contributions to go directly from your bank account to the Bear Creek United Methodist Church’s account. To use this method you will need to sign up with your bank’s home banking service and then establish the Bear Creek United Methodist Church as a payee.

Stocks, Bonds, & Equities: Giving of stocks, bonds, or equities may provide both an advantage to the church and also to the giver for tax reasons. For security purposes, the donor must contact the church office to initiate the process. Once the securities are transferred to BCUMC, the Gordon-Ahearn Group at Smith Barney sells them for no commission.

Equipment: Our church has an on-going need for equipment, furniture, kitchen supplies, etc. Please call 425-788-2953 or email office@bcumc.org to discuss.

Matching Gifts: Many companies offer employee matching gifts programs through which the company will match an employee’s cash donations to charitable organizations up to a certain limit per year. For example, companies like AT&T, Microsoft, and Boeing match gifts that have been designated for a church’s specific secular community outreach programs. So, be sure to review your company’s matching gifts policy.