What Is Realm?
Clarkston UMC uses Realm to support ministry and keep our church family connected between Sundays. Staff use it for day-to-day operations; you can use it to see what's happening, manage giving, and stay in touch with your groups — on the website or with the free Realm Connect app.
- 1We're updating the administrative tools our staff uses to run daily operations.
- 2You get more ways to connect — while email, phone, and in-person communication all stay in place.
- 3You choose how much to use it. We encourage starting with an account and the Connect app.
What You Can Do
Realm and the Connect app put church life in one place — events, giving, groups, and your own profile.
See the church calendar, RSVP, sign up to bring something, and register for activities like VBS or retreats.
Give online or from your phone, set up recurring gifts, review year-to-date giving, and track pledges.
Look up people and families in our church directory — with privacy settings you control.
Stay connected with your groups through posts, photos, chats, and meeting schedules.
Update your contact info, photo, and family details yourself — no handwritten cards required.
Get event reminders and updates from your groups and the church, on your schedule.
Looking for giving options? Visit our Give page.
Getting Started
Choose the path that fits you. Either way, you'll end up signed in on the web or in the Connect app.
- Download Realm Connect - For Our Church (iPhone or Android).
- Open the app and sign in with the email used for your invite.
- Or use the website: onrealm.org/clarkstonmc.
- Update your profile and privacy settings when you have a moment.
- Go to onrealm.org/clarkstonmc.
- Select Sign Up — this notifies Clarkston UMC staff that you've requested an account.
- After staff approve your request, check your email for an invitation, then download the app and sign in.
- Questions? Call the church office — we're happy to help.
Download Realm Connect
Search your app store for Realm Connect - For Our Church, or use the links below. The app is free for everyone in our church.
After installing, open the app and sign in (or complete Sign Up first if you don't have an account yet).
Your Privacy
Your information is yours. Realm keeps directory details behind a login — not searchable on the public internet.
- •You control who can see your contact and personal information.
- •Contact information is never public on the web; it stays behind your church login.
- •Authorized church staff can access information they need for ministry.
- •Parents decide how children's information appears; children under 13 do not sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Help?
Questions about Realm, the Connect app, or getting an account? Reach out — we're here for you.