Support options comparison

All the ways to financially support Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace tries to make it easy to support the church, our missions, and to participate in the many activities and events we offer.

Giving app

Best for regular giving AND when you occasionally want to support a project - you are in control!

Search "Give+" in your app store or use these links:
Give+ at Google Play Store

Give+ at Apple App Store

Once the app is installed you can input Prince of Peace's zip code "95070" to find us.

Funds are deposited in the Prince of Peace bank account next business day and easily tracked against pledges.

Prince of Peace pays a small monthly fee for the service which does not come out of your gift.

Account auto-withdrawl

Give regularly without writing a check with fast delivery of funds

Transfer from your checking account by signing up for ACH transfers through VANCO Simply Giving. Funds are deposited in the Prince of Peace bank account next business day and easily tracked against pledges. You can also designate giving to a special project.

Pick up a pink form at church or download the file below. Drop it in the offering plate or hand it to the Office Manager for set-up.

Prince of Peace pays a small monthly fee for the service which does not come out of your gift.

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Cash or check

The classic approach give Prince of Peace quick access to funds

You can put cash or check in the offering plate on Sundays or mail to the office. There are envelopes in the pews for your convenience or request dated envelopes from the office. Checks are deposited at the bank on Sundays after church.

During the Covid-19 shut-down staff or volunteers pick-up mail and make deposits once per week. Funds are available for church use the day after deposit.

Credit card

Best for occasional giving, trip & event fees, or taking advantage of credit card bonuses

For short term projects we have an online store through Square. Like all credit card purchases we will pay a small percentage of the gift in fees. For this reason, we encourage you to set-up e-giving rather than use this weekly.

Prince of Peace receives next day access to funds paid or donated through Square. 3% of the donation goes to credit card fees.

You can swipe your credit card in person on Sundays or click here to address our latest needs right now.

PayPal

No fees are deducted from what Prince of Peace receives

Paypal Giving Fund for Charities forwards all funds donated to Prince of Peace...however, it can take 3 to 6 weeks for Prince of Peace to get access to the funds.

There is no place to designate your gift to a special project through PayPal Charities. All are used wherever needed in the general operating budget. Click below to donate.

PoP Paypal GIVING FUND Account

Did you know?
Many Silicon Valley companies will match your financial or time donations to charity. Check with your Human Resources department to find out how you can make sure Prince of Peace projects are getting the maximum support possible.

Why give to Prince of Peace?

If churches could run on love alone, Prince of Peace would be a well oiled machine.

In the present world we need financial contributions to pay the Pastors and staff, keep the building safe and warm, and to support special projects that need our help.

Prince of Peace is both generous and cautious with the donations it receives. Click here to see the 2018 Annual Report approved by the congregation at our annual meeting.

65% of general offering donations go to pay salaries for our full- and part-time professional staff: two Pastors, Office Manager, Director of Youth & Service, Director of Music, Organist, and Treasurer.

25% goes to operations expenses including utilities, advertising, phone, internet, janitorial services, property repair, and mortgage.

The final 10% are investments in our ministry, local giving, and donations to the larger church (synod).

Prince of Peace attendees gave an additional $92,000 in 2018 to special projects that are not reflected in the budget. The number includes over $38,000 for a school in Tanzania, $13,000 to a food pantry (not including the food donated) and $9,000 to send over 25 children from a homeless shelter to summer camp. PoPpers are truly generous with both their time and treasure.