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Ways to Give

The Meeting House relies on the generosity of those in our community to help fund our ministry and major goals. Thanks for helping to move the mission forward! Please download our Giving Brochure here. To give online through your chequing account, click here (available the week of September 7, 2010). To give online by credit card through Canada Helps click here. For more information about getting offering envelopes or setting up automatic withdrawal, please email us by clicking This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Give using pre-authorized withdrawal.

Print, complete the form and attach a void cheque. This can be placed in the offering basket at one of our weekend services or mailed to our office. Tax receipts will be issued annually from The Meeting House.

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Give with an envelope.

Fill out the form to request personalized numbered offering envelopes to help us with efficient and accurate data entry for official tax receipts. A package of envelopes will be mailed to your home within a week.

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Give online through your chequing account (coming the week of September 7, 2010).

Create an account to give recurring or one-time donations through TelPay. The Meeting House only pays 50 cents per transaction.
Tax receipts will be issued annually from The Meeting House.

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Give online using your credit card.

Give securely online using your credit card at canadahelps.org. Your tax receipt will be emailed directly to you from Canada Helps. Please note that 3.9% of your donation goes to the credit card companies for fees.

Giving FAQ

What is the difference between the “Operations” Fund and “Mission 2” Fund?

Our Operations fund is used for the normal operation of The Meeting House ministry—salaries, rent, program costs, and contributions to our other ministries. Our Mission 2 Fund is tied to our major missional goals. We are challenging ourselves to give above and beyond to big shared goals—extending compassion, expanding space for spiritual seekers, and deepening our core community.

How will my donations be used?

Your donations are primarily used to help us communicate the message of Jesus through the work of The Meeting House. A portion of your offering also goes to the BIC denomination and individuals to fund their work in Canada and around the world. 97% of our income comes from donors like you. We are not regularly sponsored by any group or denomination. For a detailed view of where the money goes, audited financial statements are available upon request.

Will I get a tax receipt?

Yes. Annual tax receipts are mailed to your home in February for all donations of $20 or more. You can get up to 40% of your offerings back from the government through your tax return depending on how much you give and your income level. Some people use their refunds as an opportunity to give even more.

Can I donate online through my chequing account?

Yes. Follow the link on our website to “Give”. Debit donations can be made through the TelPay.ca button (link available the week of September 7, 2010). You may set up an account for recurring or one-time donations. Please use your offering envelope number with preceding zeros to total a five digit account number or use the first 5 letters in your last name. Receipts will be issued annually from The Meeting House along with other donations that we have received. The Meeting House pays only 50 cents per transaction.

Can I donate by credit card?

Yes. Follow the link on our website to “Give”. Our credit card donations are managed through canadahelps.org. Their fee is 3.9%. Your tax receipt will be emailed immediately to you by Canada Helps. At our Oakville Production Site, we have a debit/credit card terminal at both of our Info Desks that accepts debit/credit cards. Slips must be placed in a clearly labeled envelope in order to receive an official tax receipt.

Can I donate securities?

Yes. If you contribute securities, you do not pay capital gains tax. For more information on how to donate securities contact our Finance Director, Judy Maranta (905.287.7013 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Will my personal information be kept confidential?

Yes. The Meeting House keeps all personal information confidential. Your contributions are kept in strict confidence, and only those who process the information for tax receipts and use it for planning purposes have access to the records. We will not share any personal information unless required by law. Questions about our privacy policy should be directed to our Operations Director, Rod Tombs (905.287.7048 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

How much should I give?

The Bible talks about giving a “tithe” (10%) of our income as a good standard to follow. But that is not a hard and fast rule. For some, 10% sounds like a lot of money, and they choose to start by giving 4% or 5% and increase that amount over time. Many others choose to give with radical generosity and give well above 10%.