An easier way to give

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
 

This bible verse reminds us that giving is part of being a Christian and belonging to a church family and to God. It’s not a payment or fee, or done out of obligation, but something we do joyfully, responding to the good feelings we have about our church and our personal relationship with God.   

With U.C.I.S Giving Direct, you can automatically give your regular offerings to your church directly from your everyday bank account—it’s simply a different way to give.

For schools and colleges, Giving Direct is a great way to automate payment of fees across the college term, rather than requiring one lump sum payment at the start of the year.

Why use Giving Direct?
 
  • a symbol of belonging to your church
  • your thoughtful, planned commitment—helps you practise good stewardship even if you’re away from church
  • your church can rely on a regular income for budgeting
  • helps schools and colleges break fees into smaller, manageable instalments.

How it works
 
  1. You nominate an amount to be debited from your bank account at a frequency you choose (e.g. weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
  2. This amount is transferred directly to your church or organisation’s U.C.I.S investment (if your church doesn’t have one this will need to be set up and a Giving Direct coordinator nominated)
  3. All information is kept confidential between you, your Giving Direct Coordinator and U.C.I.S.
 

What next?

Need a U.C.I.S investment for offerings to go into? Download an Investment Application form
Want more info? Download the Giving Direct Coordinator’s Handbook
Want Giving Direct in your church or college? Download the Agreement to Operate
Want to encourage Giving Direct in your Church? Giving Direct resources

Giving Direct resources
 

U.C.I.S has a number of communication materials available to help you encourage the use of Giving Direct in your church.

We’ve created these to suit some of the different groups you may have in your church such as young adults and budget planners.

And because we know that every church’s situation is unique, we’ll help you tailor the resources or create new ones to suit your individual needs. To discuss the possibilities for your church, contact U.C.I.S Marketing on 1300 655 653.

Newsletter or website articles
Simply copy and paste the article and insert your own details where applicable.

Young adults
For young adults or families used to paying all their bills electronically, try this approach.
 

Are you used to doing all your banking and payments electronically? With U.C.I.S Giving Direct you can give your regular offerings to [CHURCH NAME] electronically as well.

The Uniting Church Investment Service (U.C.I.S) offers direct debiting at an amount and frequency chosen by you, from your everyday bank account directly to our church investment.

It’s an easy and convenient way for you to give—once it’s set up you don’t have to worry about having cash in your wallet on Sunday and U.C.I.S charges you no fees.

Talk to our Giving Direct Coordinator, [NAME] for more information.

 

Budget planners
For budget focused people and planners who coordinate their giving with when they receive their income, try this.

 

Giving is something that requires thought, consideration and planning. It’s a prayerful and conscious decision you have made with God in deciding the amount you wish to give.

With U.C.I.S Giving Direct, you can make giving a part of your budgeting and an important part of your commitment to [CHURCH NAME].

You can automatically give your offerings via direct debit at an amount and frequency decided by you.

It’s a regular, planned amount you have decided on, ensuring that giving comes first, and that you’re giving your first fruits.

For more information and an application form, see our Giving Direct Coordinator, [NAME].

 

An easier way to give
For people interested in a different and easier method of giving, try this.

 

With U.C.I.S Giving Direct, you can automatically give your regular offerings to [CHURCH NAME] directly from your everyday bank account—it’s simply a different way to give.

You decide the regular amount you want to give, nominate your bank account and it’s automatically transferred to your church’s U.C.I.S investment.

When the offering is collected in church each week, you have the opportunity to reflect on your gift and know that you are contributing to the mission of your local congregation.

And it also means you can continue your giving if you’re sick or on holidays.

Talk to [NAME] for more information and an application form.

  

PowerPoint presentation
Simply save the PowerPoint document and insert your own details where applicable.

Click to download general U.C.I.S Giving Direct PowerPoint template

............... download generic PP template

Website graphic
Simply right click on the graphic to save it and place it on your website. Link it to one of the resources displayed or to the U.C.I.S website http://www.ucis.com.au.
 
 
 

In church announcements
Here is something your Minister, Giving Direct Coordinator, or Giving Direct user could say to your congregation to generate interest for Giving Direct.

 

If you’d like to give your offerings to our church directly from your bank account, please see [COORDINATOR’S NAME] about direct debiting with U.C.I.S.

 
 

Through the Uniting Church Investment Service (U.C.I.S) you can electronically give your regular offering—simply choose the amount and frequency you’d like to give.

Talk to [NAME] for more information or an application form.