Ways to Give
Giving is an act of worship that makes the day-to-day transformation of lives possible. Your generosity supports our church's ministries and mission in our community and beyond.
We're Upgrading Our Online Giving Platform
Clarkston UMC is transitioning to a new online giving platform, Realm, which will provide a better experience for managing your gifts and registering for church events. If you currently have recurring gifts set up, please follow both steps below to switch to the new platform.
Important: Existing recurring gifts will not transfer automatically. Please cancel your old Shelby recurring gift before setting up your new recurring gift in Realm to avoid duplicate gifts.
How to Switch Your Recurring Giving
1Cancel Old Shelby Recurring Gift
- Log in to your existing giving profile
- Navigate to “My Repeating Payments”
- Delete your current recurring gift profiles
2Set Up New Recurring Gift in Realm
- Go to the new giving page
- Enter your gift amount
- Select “Give multiple times” and choose your desired frequency
- Enter your email address and click Continue
- Enter your bank or card information
- Click Give
You do not need a Realm account before beginning. After setting up your gift, you will receive an invitation to create an account where you can manage future gifts.
Need help? Contact the church office at (248) 625-1611 or cumcoffice@clarkstonumc.org.
We thank you so much for your support of all the programs and ministries at Clarkston United Methodist Church.
Make a one-time or recurring gift to support our ministries
If you are moving an existing recurring gift from Shelby, please follow the switch instructions above first.
A quick and secure way to give using your mobile phone
Why We Give
Stewardship is directly linked to our journey of discipleship. How we use our resources is primarily a spiritual issue, not a financial one. We acknowledge that living generously is an inseparable part of following Christ.
It is God's intention that we grow more generous and take bigger steps in our giving as we become more aware of how richly God has blessed us in Christ.
Giving Resources
We offer several resources to help you in your giving journey. Whether you're considering a pledge, need forms for electronic giving, or want guidance on planned giving, we're here to help.
Make a commitment to support our ministries and help us plan for the coming year with an estimate of giving form.
Download forms to start, modify, or stop electronic giving. These can be mailed or handed in to the church office.
Use these charts as a guide when considering your annual giving to Clarkston United Methodist Church.
Memorial Giving
Memorial gifts provide a meaningful way to honor the memory of a loved one. Honor gifts are also given to celebrate someone who is still with us—for an anniversary, birthday, or simply to express gratitude. These gifts support our church's ongoing ministries while honoring special people in your life.
Legacy Giving
Legacy giving provides our congregation with a perpetual source of income in support of the church's ministries and missions for generations to come. By including Clarkston United Methodist Church in your estate planning, you can create a lasting impact that extends beyond your lifetime.