- Matthew 6:21

God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.

If you are a member of the MPC family, you can set-up online giving through MPC Connect. Now you don’t have to worry about remembering your check or catching up on weeks when you’re out of town. Just log-in and click on the Give tab in the left hand menu to schedule a one-time or recurring gift. And you have complete control—you will be able to modify or halt recurring transactions any time you desire. You can even use your credit or debit card, although we ask regular givers to set-up an ACH transaction from your checking account because the fees for the church are lower. And if you do use a card, please consider adding 3% to cover the fee. To designate giving for an account that is not listed, contact Kelly Baker, and we can add it for you.

If you are not a member of MPC, or do not wish to use MPC Connect, you can still make a contribution here. 

You can also give in the offering baskets that are passed during services each week, or simply drop it into one of the offering boxes located near the exits.

You can also give by mailing a check to Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Rd. Allison Park, PA 15101..  Attention: Kelly Baker

CCB often referred to as Connect is the Church Management Software utilized by Memorial Park Church.  CCB stands for Church Community Builder.  MPC uses CCB to manage member data, communicate with congregants, provide an online giving platform and organize church activities. It functions as a central hub for the congregation by providing online directories, group management, event calendars, and tools for tracking attendance, volunteer coordination, and online giving. The software is designed to help church leaders connect with and care for their community by simplifying communication and administrative tasks 

Always begin by consulting your personal tax advisor or estate planner, as everyone’s situation can differ. Currently there is a benefit to donating stock that you have held for longer than a year. Under the IRS rules, you would not have to pay tax on the capital gain on that stock AND you will receive the tax deduction of the full fair market value of the stock (average hi/low on date of donation). A double benefit opportunity for you, while MPC receives the fair market value of the stock in cash when it’s sold. You can also consult your advisors to consider stock donations to MPC as part of your will and estate planning.

Why give to MPC?
Act of worship: giving is an act of worship.
Support ministry: It's a way great and visible way to to partner with and financially support the church's work in the community.
Practice stewardship: Giving is a way to acknowledge that everything we have comes from the Lord.
What is a tithe?
Tithe: This comes from the Old English word for "tenth," and is a biblical principle of giving 10% of your income to God (through your local church).
Is giving mandatory?
Not mandatory: Although it’s not required, giving serves as an act of obedience to Biblical principles and confirmation that everything we have comes from the Lord
Encouraged: Financial partnership is needed for MPC to operate and fulfill its mission. We hope that those who are part of the church will choose to give.
How does a church use the money?
Churches use donated funds for a variety of purposes, including supporting ministry, community programs and operational costs.
MPC is transparent about their finances and provide reports on how money is spent.
MPC also has governance that oversees and approves spending – combination of Personnel Committee (all personal related decisions), Fiscal Management Committee (all finance and financial related decisions) and Session (governing board of Elders through which all decisions are ultimately made).
Are church donations tax-deductible?
Yes, church donations are tax-deductible, but there are rules – for example, you must itemize your deductions and contributions can be made up to 60% of your adjusted gross income for a tax year.
It's recommended to consult with a tax professional for guidance.
How frequently should I give:
This is a matter of personal preference and your personal financial position. People give weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. We encourage you to do what is best for your situation. The church as regular bills and is making ongoing decisions on where to put monies that are received. Based on that, giving weekly or monthly is best from the Church’s standpoint.
What is the best way to give?
Online giving is the best and easiest way to give to MPC. It allows for recurring donations to be set up (so your giving is automated (easy for you and predictable for MPC).
What does it cost to give online?
Online giving does not cost you the donor anything other than the donation itself. HOWEVER, donating online via credit card is costly to the Church; some cards charge upwards of 4-5%.
How do I avoid these costly fees to the Church?
There are two options for avoiding these costly charges (1) you can add the cost of credit card fees to your donation – you get the tax deduction for the full amount paid and MPC gets the net amount of your giving; (2) you can choose to pay by ACH (through your checking account) which has zero of very small fees associated with it.
What’s the difference between tithes and offerings?
A tithe means giving 10% of one’s income back to God. An offering is any amount given above and beyond the tithe, often directed toward special projects or ministries.
Can I set up recurring giving?
Absolutely! You can schedule recurring gifts weekly, biweekly, or monthly online or through the mobile app—making giving simple and consistent.
Can I designate my gift to a specific ministry or project?
Yes! You may designate your gift for MPC General Fund, Rooted & Rising Campaign, General Missions, or other ministries by selecting the appropriate fund when giving.
What if I have more questions about giving?
We’d love to help. Please contact the Memorial Park Church Finance Office by reaching out to Kelly Baker or Mike Kulmoski or call 412-364-9492.