Giving

Through your generous support you have enabled our church to make a difference in many lives. Because of you, many good things are happening in and through East Shore Unitarian Church. From our children's ministry, to our worship services, to our care and support ministries, your giving enables East Shore to meet the needs of people who come here.

All members are invited to make a financial commitment  to support our church. Many of us are drawn to East Shore because we have a deep longing in our souls to help and heal our world and to be the best men and women we can be. Our collective work as a church community strengthens and amplifies our individual efforts to offer help and hope. That is our church’s mission and vision—to bring peace and spiritual growth to people. The financial support of our fellow members and friends at East Shore deepens our personal resolve to do good works and helps us fulfill the core values of our own lives.

In determining what you can give financially to East Shore, reflect on the principles or core values in your own life and examine  the spiritual, ethical and value alignment between your life and your church. Then let that natural fit guide your financial generosity towards our beloved community. To help you determine what amount you might contribute, East Shore has a Fair Share Guide to Giving, developed with UUA guidelines.

• To pledge online without credit card payment or bank draft, click here.

• To pledge donations with automatic bank draft or credit card payment, click here.

• To make a one-time donation via bank draft or credit card, click here.

There are many ways to give to the church:

Cash or Check

• Sunday offering plate: Please place your cash or check in the offering plate during the Sunday worship service.

• Deliver to Church Office: Please bring your offering to the East Shore Office.

• Mail in to the church: Mail to East Shore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 32nd Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.

Online Giving

East Shore has an online giving option.  You can set up a one-time or reccurring payment with either your bank account or credit card.   Click here to start your online gift.

Online Bill Pay

Many banks and financial institutions now offer a convenient online bill pay option.  You can set up a one-time or reccurring payment directly through your bank.  The bank will cut the check for you and send it directly to East Shore.  Call your bank for more information.

Employer Matching

Looking to make your giving dollars go further?  Check to see if your company has a matching plan in place.  Many companies (including Microsoft, Costco & more) will match all or part of your gifts to East Shore.  Please note that some employers also match for giving time towards charitable causes.

Stock Donations

There are tremendous tax advantages in giving appreciated stock held for more than one year.  Donating the stock to the church eliminates potential capital gains taxes.  If you wish to donate stock to East Shore, you will need to use two forms: one to notify East Shore of your donation (our broker will not release any donor information to us) and the second to give to your broker to effect the transfer. Both forms can be downloaded here.