online giving

Planning Center ONE TIME Gift

Give Now


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Start auto-reoccurring giving in Planning Center Giving

Click the "Give Now" link above and follow the easy steps below


- Click the "Log In" button at the top left of the page

- Sign in using your cell phone number

- You will be sent a code to your cell phone, input that number and click "Next"

- If applicable, choose your account

- Input your amount, choose your frequency, and we are encouraging all givers to give through ACH

***It cuts our cost quite a bit and will be shown in an example below

-Follow the instructions for connecting your bank/account

- Log out of PCO Giving and you are set and ready!  Thank you sooo much!


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Percentage Difference Between ACH Giving and Credit/Debit Card Giving

ACH Giving: $0.25 per transaction
Credit/Debit Card Giving: $0.25 per transaction + 2.9% of your gift

If you were to give $1000 per month
ACH Giving: $0.25 to Planning Center / $999.75 to Sonlight Church
Credit/Debit Card Giving: $29.25 to Planning Center / $970.75 to Sonlight Church

****Please give through ACH**** 

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Benefits of Online Giving

  • You are taking a step of faith...deciding in advance to faithfully give. 
  • You will simplify your life...and won't have to remember whether you've given this month or not.
  • You will be helping the church...making record keeping much easier.
  • You can focus on the service and God...instead of fumbling with your purse/wallet, pen and checkbook
  • Giving online is safe and secure. Whether you want to submit a single donation, or would like to set up scheduled giving, you can now do it all online.


With online giving, you can...

  • Create one or multiple schedule(s) that fit your lifestyle
  • Edit or Delete any scheduled donation at any time
  • If you have any questions or concerns about the online tithing process, please send an quick email to Bob Vogler.


Online Giving F.A.Q. 


Q: When would this automatic contribution be charged to my account?

On the signup screens, you can specify whether you want your contribution made one time, weekly, twice per month,  monthly, quarterly, or yearly. You can set up as many schedules as you would like, so it is possible to give a monthly gift as well as a weekly one.


Q: Can I test this by giving one time?
Yes. You may test Online Giving by selecting the “Give Now” tab in the online portal.


Q: Can I give to the building fund (Revolution)
Yes, you will be asked to choose from the "Building Fund."


Q: What if I change the amount of my contribution?
You can change your giving amount any time in the online portal after you sign in.  


Q: How do I participate in the weekly offering if my contribution is automatically processed online?
If you wish, you can write “I’m giving online” on the giving envelope and place it in the offering basket, but it is not necessary.