Pre-Authorized Payment Program for Regular Giving
For the Parish of Windermere Valley Shared Ministry
Windermere Valley Shared Ministry maintains a pre-authorized payment program for regular giving to the parish/pastoral charge.
This program, made possible through an arrangement with the Diocese of Kootenay, allows all members/parishioners who so choose to have their regular financial contributions to WVSM, as well as regular designated donations, automatically debited from their bank account.
When you sign up for the pre-authorized payment program, the Diocese will debit your bank account on or about the 10th day of each month in the amount specified by you. The Diocese will the transfer all funds received to the WVSM general operating account.
There are many advantages to this program. For members/parishioners, the program allows you to make regular contributions in the amount you choose, there will be fewer cheques to write and your regular donations will continue to support the parish if you are away. For WVSM, advantages include a more regular flow of contributions to support monthly expenses and reduced administrative work and associated costs.
Those who sign up with the program will no longer be issued weekly envelopes; however, single envelopes will be made available for any special offerings.
Signing up for the program is easy — simply complete an “Identifiable Giving Pre-Authorized Payment Authorization Initiation/Change Form” (available below to print), include a voided cheque, and place it in the offering plate at a weekly service or submit it to the church office at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere.
Once you have signed up for the program, if you wish to alter the amount or designation of pre-authorized payments, this may be done at any time by completing another “Pre-Authorized Giving Authorization Form”, and submitting it in the same manner.
Pre-Authorized Giving Authorization Forms will be available at the entrance to the church or through the church office at Christ Church Trinity in Invermere.
WVSM also offers monthly giving via pre-authorized debit or credit card transactions. The benefits of this program are:
– Convenience. Your offering is received automatically every month.
– Continual support of the church when you are away.
– Continual support of ministries and programs.
– Changes may be made any time with written notification.
– Decreased environmental impact by reduced envelope use.
If you wish to participate in this program, please speak with Rev. Brent or one of the members of church council.
PAG Application (Click to download application to print)