Our giving represents an act of worship in which we thank God for our blessings and acknowledge that everything we have is a gift from God.
Contribution Portal
To view your church giving records online, click here, then follow the instructions on the screen to create your account or log in if you already have a Servant Keeper account. Please use the same email on file with the church office. You do not need to participate in online giving to view your offerings to Ghent UMC. For further step-by-step instructions on creating an account, click here; and/or for a video guide, click here.
Contribution Statements
You may download a contribution statement at any time from your portal as described above. Statements will continue to be mailed annually also. Contributions are deductible as permitted by federal law.
STORM DAMAGE LETTER
On August 4, 2026, our church was hit with six inches of rain in one hour. This, combined with overloaded city mains backing up, caused the flat roof to flood. Water affected classrooms and spaces from the third floor through the basement. Read more of Pastor Britney Toner’s letter.
How Can I give?
Below, please see the ways you can contribute financially or in kind.
Offering Plate/Mail
You may leave your offering during worship service. You may also drop off checks through the mail slot at our Raleigh Ave. entrance. Or you may mail your checks to us. Our address is 531 Raleigh Ave. Norfolk, VA 23507.
If you would like to make a pledge or receive envelopes to facilitate giving, please contact the church office.
Online & Mobile Giving
Gifts can be given online through our secure interface with Servant Keeper. Accepted are debit cards, credit cards, Apple Pay, and bank transfer. Creating an account will allow you to also give on a recurring basis, view your past contributions, and download statements. To read step-by-step instructions on creating an account, click here; and/or for a video guide, click here.
Tip: If you are using your checking account, please consider giving a paper check or online giving from your bank, instead, if possible, to save the church the processing fees, especially for gifts greater than $1,000.
Online Giving from your Bank
Gifts can be given through the bill pay section of your personal online banking system. Enter Ghent UMC as a new payee. If it is for a regular offering or pledge, set up your giving schedule (e.g. weekly, monthly, or quarterly) and the amount. Please indicate what it is for on the memo line. Your bank will mail us a check according to your instructions. Our address is 531 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507.
Gifts of Stock, Mutual Funds & Other Property
By donating appreciated securities, you avoid the capital gains tax. Securities received by the church are liquidated with no commission. Please check with a tax professional before initiating any transfer of securities. Contact Andrea Scott, 757-640-5915, Senior Registered Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors for gift transfer instructions.
Donations in Kind
Gifts given in kind are tax deductible. Simply turn in your receipt to the church office to keep on file, and the gift in kind will be noted on your giving statement.
UMC Market
Support our ministry while saving yourself money at your favorite retailers! A percentage of each purchase is contributed to our ministry, at no additional cost to you.