Giving
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
It is the generosity of our donors that allows the New Ark to minister to the needs in our community and celebrate the blessings we have been given. Thank you for your support of our ministries.
Ways to Give to the Church
There are many ways to support our mission. Please choose the ones that work best for you. All donations are tax deductible.
Check or Money Order
Your check or money order can be made out to New Ark United Church of Christ and placed in the basket during the offering at in-person worship services or sent directly to our church office at this address:
New Ark United Church of Christ
300 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
Attn: Financial Secretary
On-line Donations Using Debit or Credit Cards
Online donations can be made through our online giving platform Givelify.
Please note: Using the Givelify platform costs the church 3 percent of each donation; for this reason, prospective donors of large amounts are requested to consider other giving options.
Donating from a Donor Advised Fund
These donations can be made through your donor advised fund administrator by recommending that a donation be sent to our church office at this address:
New Ark United Church of Christ
300 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
Attn: Financial Secretary
Qualified Charitable Contribution from an IRA
A qualified charitable contribution can be made through your IRA administrator by recommending that a donation be sent to our church office at this address:
New Ark United Church of Christ
300 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
Attn: Financial Secretary
Donations in Memory of Others or via a Bequest
These can be made by any of the above methods, or by remembering us in your last will and testament, or as a beneficiary on a retirement account.
Cash
Cash donations can be placed in the basket during the offering at in-person worship services. We do not recommend cash donations be sent through the mail.
The New Ark encourages its members to submit a pledge of their planned annual contributions during Stewardship Sunday. This allows us to better develop the Church’s annual Operating Budget. Contributions toward that pledge can be made weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly, by any of the methods outlined above.
If you would like to make a contribution or pledge to the New Ark UCC for 2023, please read our stewardship letter and pledge card at the following link:
Ways Your Gifts are Put to Use
In addition to funding our general operating expenses, your donations will support the following:
Contributions to Local/National Organizations Focused on Social Justice Initiatives
- Hope Dining Room
- Newark Empowerment Center
- Other organizations as identified by our Social Justice Committee
Regular Gifts to the UCC Special Offering Outreach Initiatives
- Our Church’s Wider Mission
- One Great Hour of Sharing
- Strengthen the Church
- Neighbors in Need
- Christmas Fund
The New Ark UCC has historically contributed over 15 percent of its income toward charitable giving in our local and extended community, and our facilities are available for use by others.