BOOK OF FAITH: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has made a commitment to encourage all members of our congregations, from children to adults, to dig deeper into our book of faith, the Bible. The Book of Faith Initiative recommends a new model for our church. A grass-roots approach embracing a common vision in which all are invited to open scripture and join the conversation. Each community is encouraged to decide how the Book of Faith Initiative will become a vital part of its own ministry.   MORE INFORMATION


BOOK OF FAITH JUBILEE

Through presentations, conversation and practical takeaways, this conference for congregational leaders, both lay and clergy, will inspire and equip you to lead your congregation into reading the Bible in engaging new ways. Luther Seminary is pleased to partner with the ELCA Book of Faith Initiative, Augsburg College and Augsburg-Fortress to bring together lay leaders, teachers, pastors and church staff for three-day Book of Faith Jubilee. Register today! Visit www.luthersem.edu/jubilee for more information, call 651-641-3416 or e-mail kairos@luthersem.edu.

 

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Simply Giving®  Automatic Offering Deduction Program
Simply Giving® is a program designed to help you conveniently contribute to a Lutheran congregation or institution or to pay tuition at a Lutheran school. Through Simply Giving®, your gifts or tuition payments are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account or credit card. You determine the frequency of your automatic gift—weekly, semi-monthly or monthly. Your gift or payment is deposited into the organization's bank account on the same day it is withdrawn from your account, at no cost to you or the recipient.

Benefits for You...
Simply Giving® is a reliable, safe way to move your giving plan into action. It allows you to share your gifts through planned giving and activates your generosity into ongoing stewardship. Because your gift is given consistently, you won't need to play "catch-up" at year-end or worry about forgotten checkbooks or missed Sunday offerings.

 
Benefits for Your Congregation...
You're not the only one that benefits. Your congregation benefits from steady, more predictable revenues throughout the year, more efficient bookkeeping and
greater confidence in meeting its financial commitments.
 

Benefits for Your School...
This program is also a convenient way to pay tuition at a Lutheran school. Simply Giving® provides an easy, no-cost way for the school to collect tuition, and
allows the school to benefit from consistent cash flow.
 

Benefits to Other Lutheran Institutions...
You can also make contributions to other Lutheran institutions through the Simply Giving® program. Because of your planned giving and ongoing stewardship, the institution you support benefits from steady, more predictable revenues throughout the year. This helps the institution to better meet its financial goals and
development objectives.

 

Enrollment Forms

Individuals...
To participate, first make sure the institution you wish to benefit is enrolled in Simply Giving®. Then download and complete the following form and return it to the
congregation or institution that will benefit from your giving. Simply Giving® Individual Enrollment Form (PDF, 58K).

Congregations, Schools & Institutions...
To enroll in the Simply Giving program, download, print and complete the Simply Giving® Set-up Sheet/Authorization Form and Electronic Funds Transfer Service
Agreement form. Mail the forms—typed or printed in black ink—to:

 
   Simply Giving®
   Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
   4321 N Ballard Rd
   Appleton, WI 54919

 

 

Simply Giving® Set-up Sheet/Authorization Form (PDF, 1.6M)

Electronic Funds Transfer Service Agreement (PDF, 136K) (Print, complete and mail 3 copies.)

Simply Giving® is administered by Vanco Services, LLC, an outside vendor that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has contracted with to provide

administrative services. Call Vanco Services at 800-675-7430. Individuals may also contact the institution benefiting from their giving. Your

Thrivent Financial representative also may be able to answer your questions.
 

You may also find more information in our Frequently Asked Questions section.
 

 

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.