How Can I Make In-Kind Donations to the Church?

How Can I Make In-Kind Donations to the Church?

The Church normally discourages making in-kind contributions (non-monetary) as tithing and other offerings. It is preferable for members to dispose of the property themselves and then pay tithing and other donations monetarily. However, in-kind donations may be...
How to Make Online Donations to the Church

How to Make Online Donations to the Church

For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, giving donations like tithing and other offerings is more than just a commandment—it’s also an act of faith. Members are encouraged to make their contributions online at donations.ChurchofJesusChrist.org....
Record Number of 2023 Giving Machine Donations

Record Number of 2023 Giving Machine Donations

During the 2023 Christmas season, a record number of Giving Machines were available to the public as part of the Light the World initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Red vending machines were set up in 61 locations around the world, allowing...
How Are Tithing Donations Used?

How Are Tithing Donations Used?

The Lord tells us to give 10 percent of our income to the Church for tithing (see Doctrine and Covenants 119). But what happens when we give money to a member of the bishopric or pay it online to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? The Church’s...
Perpetual Education Fund & Temple Patron Assistance Fund Have Sufficient Donations

Online Donations Now Active for Many LDS Areas

On April 30, I wrote that the Church had approved an electronic method for members in the United States to pay tithing and submit other charitable donations. The Online Donations website is already available in some areas, and is being rolled out to congregations in...

Widget for Donations to Haiti Earthquake Relief

The Church has created a widget to donate to the Haiti earthquake relief. To post this on your blog or Web site, click the Share tab on the widget, then click one of the icons, or copy the embed code to your site. Please help spread this widget to increase donations...
How to Plan a Latter-day Saint Wedding

How to Plan a Latter-day Saint Wedding

LDS365 has prepared a guide to help you plan a Latter-day Saint wedding, with tips and resources to help couples, parents, and Church leaders make it a meaningful and memorable celebration. This guide can help you make decisions and plan details of your wedding so...
Ideas for Leaders: Tithing Declaration 2025

Ideas for Leaders: Tithing Declaration 2025

From September 1 until December 15, bishops and branch presidents are asked to meet with members of the Church for a tithing declaration interview. This is a yearly opportunity for families to meet with the bishop to discuss their payment of tithing. This is primarily...

Pin It on Pinterest