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Generosity

As a church we rely on God for His provision for all our needs. We are thankful and grateful to receive gifts to support the ministry and mission of our church. Annually, we give away 15% directly to our missions partners (globally and locally). We also set aside funding to assist individuals both inside and outside the church who are in need. When you give to us, you are giving through us!

ONLINE

Give through our secure online platform, Church Center / Stripe.

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Text To Give

Text any dollar amount to 84321 to give.

Mail In A Check

Please send checks to our office address:

Palo Alto Vineyard Church
935 Sierra Vista Ave, Suite A
Mountain View, CA 94043

Donate Stock

Please contact your tax advisor before making a gift of stock to the Vineyard. The Vineyard does not provide any tax advice to its donors.

More Information

We have two brokerage accounts:

Charles Schwab:
Account name: Vineyard Christian Fellowship of the Peninsula
Account no. 9086-5563
DTC # 0164 (code 40)

Please email with ticker symbol and number of shares. Please note that our broker does not alert us when shares are received, so we need to retrieve/sell them proactively. We no longer have an active account with Fidelity Investment - to donate stock please use Charles Schwab.

I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ. - Philemon 1:6

Giving FAQs

Why do we give?

As a church, we believe that we are called to respond to the generosity of the gospel by giving extravagantly to the progress of the gospel in our community and world. Biblical generosity is not about meeting budget needs.It is about a rich and trusting relationship with a living God. We express our faith and love to Him by honoring Him as the source of everything we have. Scriptural giving is performed with regularity, from the first portion of all we are given, as a proportion of our income, cheerfully, and without pressure or manipulation.

What is Tithing?

Tithing is our starting place in giving. The Bible teaches us about a baseline standard for giving: the tithe (a word that literally means a “tenth”). When we give the first 10% of our income through the local church, we put God first in our lives. Tithing is an act of worship that expresses our gratitude, faith, and love for others. God also encourages us to give offerings beyond our tithe to specific projects at our local church and to other organizations and causes that we personally believe in.

Is it secure to give online?

Yes. We use Stripe. Stripe has been audited by a PCI-certified auditor and is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1. This is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry.They use the best-in-class security tools and practices to maintain a high level of security at Stripe.

Will I receive a gift receipt?

Yes, you'll be mailed or e-mailed a receipt, along with an annual giving statement in January.

How does the church use financial gifts?

Salaries, operating expenses, and compassion giving.