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Love what God is doing in and through Edenton Street?
When you give to Edenton Street UMC, you're investing in the work of transforming lives and making real ministry impact. Your gifts fund vibrant children's and youth ministries, inspiring worship and music, grants to local and global partners, and ministries that meet real needs in our community. Every gift—large or small—plays a crucial role in our shared mission to “invite all people to know, love, and serve God, each other, and the world.”
"Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart. They shouldn't give with hesitation or because of pressure. God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7
growing in Generosity
Church member James Jolley offers testimony about his faith, his involvement at ESUMC, and why he chooses to support our ministries with his financial gifts.
Ways to Give
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Give Online
The fastest and easiest way to support ESUMC is to give online through our secure giving platform. You can make a one-time gift or set up recurring giving to automate your generosity.
Give from anywhere, anytime—on your computer or mobile device
Receive instant confirmation and tax receipts
Option to cover processing fees to maximize your impact
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Recurring GIVING
Set up automatic recurring gifts and never miss an opportunity to support God's work at ESUMC. Recurring givers find it easier to fulfill their annual commitments and often give more generously throughout the year.
Choose weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly giving
Manage your giving schedule anytime
Simplify your stewardship
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GIVE CASH OR CHECK
Prefer traditional giving? You're welcome to give via cash or check.
Make checks payable to "Edenton Street UMC"
Place in the offering during worship
Mail to: 228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh NC 27603
If using an envelope for cash giving, please include your full name on the envelope for proper credit.
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MAKE 2026 PLEDGE
Making a financial commitment is more than budgeting—it's a spiritual practice. Your commitment helps ESUMC plan ministries with confidence and enables faithful decisions about staffing, programs, and mission partnerships.
Your estimate of giving is just that—an estimate, not a contract. Life circumstances change, and you can adjust your giving at any time.
We invite you to prayerfully consider making a commitment for 2026.
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Yes! Edenton Street UMC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You will receive a written acknowledgment for your records. Our EIN is 56.0547492.
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Annual giving statements are mailed in January for the previous year's contributions. If you give online, you'll receive instant email confirmation of each gift. For questions about your giving records, contact Joni Earp.
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Yes. When giving online or by check, you can designate your gift for specific funds or ministries. If you have questions about designation options, contact our office.
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• ESUMC General Fund: Supports the overall ministries and 2025-2026 annual budget of Edenton Street UMC
• Edenton Street UMC Foundation: For ongoing mission and ministry initiatives that enhances our General Fund, supporting innovative ministry and community partnerships
• Building Fund: For ongoing facility related maintenance and improvements
• Building Endowment: For major facility improvements, capital projects, and long-term building maintenance needs
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Yes! When you give online, you'll have the option to add a small amount to cover credit card processing fees, ensuring 100% of your intended gift goes directly to ministry.
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Very secure. We use industry-leading encryption and security measures through our giving platform, PushPay. Your financial information is protected and never stored on our church website.
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You can manage your recurring gifts anytime by logging into your PushPay account or contacting our office for assistance.
Additional Ways to Give
We're grateful to offer multiple giving options to help you be a faithful steward. Depending on your financial situation, one of these methods may provide additional tax advantages:
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you're 70½ or older, you may benefit from giving directly from your IRA—especially if you're 73+ and taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).
Benefits of QCD giving:
Satisfy your RMD requirement without increasing taxable income
Give up to $108,000 per person annually
Potentially reduce Medicare premiums, Social Security taxes, and more
Make generous gifts while maximizing tax efficiency
How it works: Contact your IRA custodian and request a direct transfer to Edenton Street United Methodist Church. The distribution counts toward your RMD but isn't included in your taxable income. Your QCD can be directed to ESUMC's General Fund, Building Endowment, or the ESUMC Foundation---allowing you to support the area of ministry most meaningful to you.
→ Download our comprehensive guide: "Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs"
Note: Please consult your financial advisor to determine if this option benefits your specific situation.
Stock, Securities, or Mutual Funds
Donating appreciated stocks or securities can be more tax-advantageous than giving cash. You may avoid capital gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value. Stock gifts can be designated to ESUMC's General Fund, Building Endowment (for facility needs), or ESUMC Foundation (for mission and ministry).
To initiate a stock transfer, contact Joni Earp at jearp@esumc.org for our brokerage information.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
If you have a Donor Advised Fund, you can recommend a grant to Edenton Street UMC directly through your DAF provider. This is a simple way to support our ministry with pre-planned giving.
Our legal name: Edenton Street United Methodist Church
Address: 228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh NC 27603
EIN: 56-0547492
Legacy Giving / Planned Gifts
You can make a lasting impact through your estate plan by:
Including ESUMC in your will or trust
Naming ESUMC as a beneficiary of retirement accounts, life insurance, or other assets
Establishing a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust
Your legacy gift to ESUMC can be directed to the area of ministry that matters most to you: the General Fund for sustaining ongoing ministry, the Building Endowment for ensuring our facilities serve future generations, or the ESUMC Foundation for fueling innovation in mission and outreach. These options allow you to create lasting impact aligned with your passions.
For confidential conversations about legacy giving, please contact our Lead Pastor, Rev. G. Kevin Baker at kbaker@esumc.org and/or CFO, Patty Gravinese at pgravinese@esumc.org
Gifts of Real Estate or Personal Property
ESUMC may accept gifts of real estate, vehicles, or other property. Please contact us to discuss this option before initiating a transfer.
additional Questions?
If you have any questions, contact Joni Earp (jearp@esumc.org).