Glenn Stewart
Glenn Stewart
February 1, 2022
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VAPC's Start of Year Campaign

Each year, Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church (VAPC) runs a campaign to raise funds in support of Presbyterians Sharing. This year's campain is called 'Gather'. 

Goal

Our campaign goal continues to be VAPC's allocation for Presbyterians Sharing.  This year our allocation is $36,519.

Campaign Results (as of Wednesday, Feb 2)

  • Received: $5,350.35
  • Outstanding Pledges: $2,500.00
  • Campaign Total (Received + Outstanding Pledges): $7,850.35   |   21.5%

Don't Miss Sunday's Update

Join us each Sunday at the end of announcements for a fun take on updating the campaign. If you missed last Sunday's launch you can click the button below.

 

Giving in a Virtual Time

Giving in the middle of a pandemic is a bit tricky.  This following information hopefully helps you with your gift to the 2022 Gather Campaign at VAPC. All gifts will be directed to meeting our Presbyterians Sharing allocation for the year.

Weekly Profile: Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR)

Each Wednesday we'll profile a particular way of giving.  Let's look at Pre-Authorized Remittance or more simply... PAR.

In the chart above we see a thin slice for PAR.  What is interesting about this slice, is that it started to grow before the campaign was launched and will contine to grow long after the campaign is complete.  In fact by year end, that thin slice will likely represent upwards of 5% of all givings.  This is made to happen because a number of families have elected to support Presbyterians Sharing every month using PAR.

If you have interest in adopting a similar approach, read on to learn more about ways to give.  

 

All the Ways to Give

  • Cheque
  • PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance)
  • E-Transfer
  • Online Giving
  • Make a Pledge

The following sections provide some guidance as to how to make a gift.

 

Giving by Cheque

Cheques are to be made out to "Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church". The memo field should state "Gather Campaign" and list your envelope number (if you have one).

Example: Gather Campaign - 172

Cheques can be dropped off at or mailed to the church (4612 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1V7)

 

Giving by PAR (Pre-Approved Remittance)

To complete your gift using PAR, please click the button to access the online form (which will open in a separate window).

 

Giving by E-Transfer

If you have never sent an e-transfer to VAPC using your banking app, you will have to set up VAPC as a new recipient. The following information can be used to set this up.

  • Name: VAPC
  • Email: treasurer@vapc.ca
  • Notify Recipient By: Email

Prior to sending your e-transfer the message field should state "Gather Campaign" and list your envelope number (if you have one).

Example: Gather Campaign - 172

Should you need help setting this up contact the office.

 

Giving Online

Online giving can be accessed by clicking the button below. In the 'To:' dropdown select 'Presbyterian Sharing' prior to submitting the gift for processing.

 

Making a Pledge

A pledge is used when you wish to make a gift but will not be able to fulfill this wish during the regular campaign period, but will be able to fulfill this wish by the end of the year (2022).

Examples of when a pledge might be used are:

  • Intention to give a bit every month over the remainder of the calendar year
  • The amount to be given is not available currently but expected to become available through the year at some point
  • Sale of stock to be used as the gift

NOTE: Please do not make a pledge and then immediately give by another means (cheque, PAR, e-transfer, online). This causes additional work for the Envelope Secretary for they must contact you to ascertain whether the subsequent gift is in addition to the pledged amount.

To make a pledge, please click the button to access the online form (which will open in a separate window).

 

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