Membership at WUMC carries the privilege of commitment and the opportunity to contribute to the life of our church through gifts of finances, service, and other gifts. Below are a few different ways that you can participate in giving at WUMC. Please contact Pastor Melissa Ramming (melissa@wallingfordumc.org) if you have questions about how your gifts are used or other information.

Giving Financially

Financial gifts help to keep WUMC running. Your donations help with everything from building upkeep to ministry expenses to staffing. WUMC keeps its finances transparent and makes an annual report to the conference and to the congregation about how gifts are used.

  • You are welcome to bring offerings (check or cash) to place in the offering plate on Sunday mornings. Gifts can also be mailed to 2115 N. 42nd Street, Seattle, WA 98103.

  • You may make contributions to WUMC online via this link. Contributions can be debited automatically from your checking or savings account. To set up your automatic contribution, click the link above, then "Create Profile," and follow the onscreen instructions to create your profile and schedule your withdrawal.

Giving of Time & Talents

There is a place for everyone to contribute to WUMC's ministries. Bring your time and talent to one of the areas listed below, or contact Pastor Paul to find the perfect place for you to serve.

  • WUMC has many diverse ministry opportunities. You are welcome to give of your time and talents to any of these areas, including Social Concerns, Sister Parish, Reconciling Ministries, Men's and Women's Ministries, and more.

  • Our kids' ministries - Children's Music Group, Sunday School, Creative Process, and PrimeTime - can always use extra hands. Volunteer once or on an ongoing basis. Contact our director of Children, Youth & Families for more information.

  • Sunday morning services require many hands and hearts to keep them moving. Serve as a liturgist, Scripture reader, greeter, or office volunteer to participate in this important weekly event.

Other Neat Ways to Give

It doesn't take much to give creatively. Below are some unique ways that you can support WUMC in your everyday life.

  • Do your online shopping through the UMC Market. The online market features shops like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Groupon. You shop for the things you'd normally buy through the UMC Market, and a portion of your purchase is donated back to WUMC - easy as pie! There is no cost to sign up for the market. Visit www.umcmarket.org to sign up and do your shopping.

  • Support WUMC with the PCC Scrip Card. Purchase a pre-registered scrip card for $20 at WUMC and use it to pay for your groceries at PCC (the card works just like a gift card). When your card is empty, reload it to continue paying for your purchases. WUMC receives 5% of all card reloads, and it doesn't cost you extra!

  • Bring your contributions of non-perishable food to the church at any time of year and WUMC will take them to the food bank for you!

Dear members and friends of WUMC,

HALLELUJAH! The United Methodist Church’s General Conference ended with a transformational change for our denomination: finally, the church will embrace the full equality of LGBTQ members and friends in every aspect of church life. HALLELUJAH! This was joyfully celebrated at our April 5 service with balloons, rainbows and special rainbow-colored treats. What a propitious time for us to imagine a future for our own congregation, where two sessions called “Let’s Talk Church” have kicked off exciting directions for us: inviting newcomers, welcoming them, and incorporating them into our mission, services and activities. We aim to become a more vibrant and active community as we act out God’s purpose for us. Imagine the possibilities!

This enthusiasm comes at the same time that injustice, hunger, and violence are rampant across the globe. What is our role – what are we called to do? Even in the most daunting and seemingly hopeless situations, Pastor Melissa reminded us that seeking hope and compassion, a “fierce love” is called for through prayers.

As you think about Wallingford United Methodist Church and your own church giving, we urge you to consider how your presence, your prayers and your gifts can make a difference. We have a deep focus on mission, evidenced by a number of programs such as a partnership with El Dios Viviente, a South Seattle UMC dealing with immigrants, some of whom are homeless and without other resources. Our Sister Parish program has built real personal bridges with people in Guarjila, El Salvador, and we have raised thousands of dollars for scholarships. Your gifts also help fund our inspiring Music Program, an integral part of worship and community for several decades, as well as children’s and young adult programs that are so vital to the long term health of WUMC.

Our small church is vibrant with active programs: Men’s and Women’s Groups. Purple, thought provoking Adult Ed program, house churches and more. All these small groups are very meaningful to the many participants, and are helping to make a difference in our community.

Please imagine the possibilities of what we can achieve in the months and years to come, with the care and gifts you and others bring to God’s work.

In peace, hope and love,

A-Team annual campaign committee:

Jon Howe, Judy Mahoney, Eddie Speer

We respectfully ask you to make a pledge,

an “estimate of giving” that allows church leaders to plan and budget for the year ahead. Since the pandemic, most give electronically through our online system operated by Vanco, or through their banks. Others give at Sunday morning services, send checks or make gifts of stock, with assistance from the Faith Foundation. Instructions are below.

How to pledge/give:

Please confirm your pledge, and tell us the frequency of your giving, using this private link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2WxiCSVDStyr1r0B62sKNgpURcxuWkb2tJ-ClRc3XxUbgUw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Online gifts: You can use the Vanco system to make a one-time gift, set up regular gifts (eg monthly), and check on and change your current Vanco account. The system accepts credit cards or can directly debit a bank account.

Click here for step by step instructions on how to use Vanco

Click here for more information about giving through Vanco

Click here to access (Vanco)

Checks/cash: Checks and cash can be added to the plate on Sundays, or you can mail to the church at WUMC, Attention Treasurer, 2115 N 42nd , Seattle WA 98103

Stock: Make a gift of stock or other planned giving vehicles by contacting Julia Frisbie at the Faith Foundation at 800-488-4179 or Julia@faith.foundation