Text Giving

Quick and Convenient Text Giving with Breeze

Have you tried our text giving option? In seconds you can make a weekly offering or respond to a special appeal. 

The default fund for this feature is “Offering,” a fund we split 50-50 between our church and a chosen local community organization. For other types of contributions, please use the appropriate keyword as listed below. 

Get started by texting the amount and fund keyword to 541-250-3606

Our list of fund keywords is below. In order for the program to process your request, be sure to include a space between the amount and the keyword. 

The proper format is $50 Pledge or $10 Offering. The dollar sign is optional, but the space between the amount and the fund keyword is not. 

Variations like $50Pledge will result in an error message response, reading, “Sorry, not sure what you meant.” While variations like, 10 Offering will be accepted. 

First time text donors will be sent a link to set up their payment method through our online giving page. Once that is completed, the payment method and phone number will be linked, and donors will not need to re-enter their payment information. 

Fund Keywords

  • Pledge – Used by UUCE members & friends who pledge to the church to contribute to their household pledge.
  • Offering – Tax-deductible contributions to the church general fund. We share this income with organizations that serve the community, which changes monthly. 
  • Gift – Gifts: Donations for the church that are in recognition of someone’s efforts made outside of or in addition to an existing pledge. 
  • Pastoral – Pastoral Care Fund (formerly known as the Minister’s Discretionary Fund): This fund is used primarily for direct aid to community members in need. We designate our Christmas Eve offering to this fund each year. 
  • Rent – Rentals: Make a payment on a one time or recurring rental. If you make your rental payment by text, please email the office to ensure it is connected to the correct rental group or event. 

Other Funds may be activated for annual church events, like the book sale or auction. Instructions for the appropriate fund keyword will be given at those events.