Sidney UMC depends on your continued financial support for our services and operating expenses. There are a number of ways that you can fulfill your financial obligation:

• Offertory baskets on Sunday
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT / e-Check)
• Credit Cards

The Weekly Offering takes place during the Sunday Service.  At this time, you may deposit cash, checks made out to Sidney UMC, or collection envelopes.  Collection envelopes provide the ability for Sidney UMC to supply a year-end statement of giving for income tax purposes. 

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT / e-Check)

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT / e-Check) is the electronic processing of a payment directly through your checking or savings account.  Payments are as secure as writing a check, and you get the added convenience of choosing recurring payments, at the interval of your choice.  This is the least costly method of electronic payment for Sidney UMC.  This form of payment may be used for the Weekly Offering, Capital Campaign,  as well as special designations.

EFT for general giving can be set up by filling out this form.  Capital Campaign pledges should use this form.   Forms should be returned to the church office in a sealed envelop, to the attention of Linda Hitchcock, Financial Secretary.  Alternatively, you give online by clicking the “Give Now” button at the bottom of this page.


Credit Cards

Sidney UMC accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover for Weekly Offering and Capital Campaign.  As with Electronic Funds, payments can be one-time, or recurring at intervals of your choice. 

Credit Cards for general giving can be set up by filling out this form.  Capital Campaign pledges should use this form.   Forms should be returned to the church office in a sealed envelope, to the attention of Linda Hitchcock, Financial Secretary.  Alternatively, you give online by clicking the “Give Now” button at the bottom of this page.

Want to use your Debit Card?

If your “credit card” is really a debit card, or check card,  please consider using the EFT method.  Sidney UMC incurs fewer fees for electronic withdrawal directly from your bank account.

Going on vacation?

If you will be away from Sidney UMC, you can still continue your weekly giving by using the “Give Now” button.  You are able to choose a one-time donation, or  set a certain amount for a certain number of weeks (or months).  This can even be scheduled in advance, with the “Start Date” feature.