Ways of Giving
At Unity United Church, every gift—large or small—helps us live out our mission and support the ministries that make a difference in our community. We’re grateful for the many ways people choose to give, and we want to make the process as simple and flexible as possible.
You can support the church in the way that works best for you. However you choose to give, your generosity helps sustain our worship, outreach, and community programs.
Thank you for supporting the life and work of Unity United Church.
EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE
E-transfers
a simple and secure way to give directly from your online banking.
How to Send an E‑Transfer
- Log in to your online or mobile banking.
- Select Interac e‑Transfer and choose Send Money.
- Add Unity United Church as a recipient using this email address.
- Enter your donation amount.
- In the message/comment box, please include: Your full name and mailing address (for tax receipts)
- Your allocation choice, such as: General, Mission & Service, In Memory of (please include the person’s name)
- Set the security question to something simple (e.g., “What is the church name”).
Use this security answer: Unity2026
Online
through CanadaHelps
If you enjoy the ease of giving online, CanadaHelps is a simple and secure way to support Unity United Church. You can make a one‑time gift or set up a monthly donation—whatever works best for you. The process only takes a moment, and you’ll receive your tax receipt by email right away.
PAR
regular monthly donations
Pre‑Authorized Remittance (PAR) is a simple and convenient way to make a regular monthly donation to Unity United Church. It works much like the automatic withdrawals you may already use for your mortgage or utility bills.
How PAR Works
- Your bank account is debited on or about the 20th of each month.
- Unity United Church receives a combined monthly deposit from all PAR participants.
- Each year, you receive one charitable tax receipt for the total amount you contributed through PAR.
Why Choose PAR?
- Provides steady, reliable support to a community that matters to you.
- Helps the church plan confidently and sustain both ongoing ministries and new initiatives.
- Reduces administrative work and ensures your offering is received even when you’re away.
How to Enroll
- Decide the amount of your monthly donation.
- Download and print the PAR Authorization Card.
- Complete the form and attach a void cheque from your bank account.
- Mail the completed form and void cheque to:
4967 Vasey Rd, Midland, ON L4R 4K3
Original signatures are required by the program administrators, so forms cannot be accepted by email.
Donations of securities
tax‑efficient way to give
Donating publicly traded securities—such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds—is a tax‑efficient way to support Unity United Church. By transferring securities directly, rather than selling them yourself, you may avoid capital gains tax while making a meaningful contribution to our ministry.
How It Works
- You authorize your investment firm to transfer eligible securities directly to Unity United Church using our Securities Donation Form.
- Once the transfer is received, the securities are sold and the full proceeds are directed to Unity United Church according to your instructions.
- You receive a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities on the date they are received by the church’s brokerage account.
Why Donate Securities?
- May reduce or eliminate capital gains tax compared to selling the securities yourself.
- Allows you to make a larger impact with the same asset value.
- Provides immediate support for Unity United Church’s ministries and future initiatives.
- Simple, secure, and handled directly through our local process.
How to Make a Securities Donation
- Decide which securities you wish to donate.
- Download and complete the Unity United Church Securities Donation Form.
- Give the form to your financial advisor or investment firm so they can initiate the transfer.
- Your advisor sends the completed form directly to Unity United Church to confirm the transfer details.
- Once the transfer is complete, the securities are sold and the proceeds are directed to the church.
- You receive a tax receipt for the fair market value of the securities on the date they are received.
Cheques
by mail
If mailing a cheque is your preferred way to give, simply send it to:
Unity United Church
Attn: Treasurer
4967 Vasey Road
Midland, ON L4R 4K3
Support Unity Through FundScrip
FundScrip is an easy way to support Unity United Church simply by purchasing gift cards for the places you already shop.
Each month, a percentage of every card you buy is donated directly to Unity—at no extra cost to you. You can use the cards for groceries, gas, restaurants, home improvement, and many other everyday purchases. It’s a practical way to give that fits naturally into your regular spending.
To participate, download the attached form and return it to Unity here.
Orders are placed on the first Monday of each