God provides for the ministry of GLC through your tithes and offerings. Every gift is faithfully stewarded.
Tithing is the foundation of giving. We give because God gave first, He is the supplier of everything. When we give, we are simply expressing our thankfulness and praise to God. It comes from a heart of worship that recognises everything we have already belongs to Him.
You can give by bank transfer or PayPal. Whichever method you use, please include your name and giving type where possible so our finance team can process it correctly.
Please include your full name and giving type, for example: John Smith, Tithe; Jane Doe, Offering; or Smith Family, Building Fund.
Give quickly and securely online through PayPal. This is helpful for one-off gifts, special offerings, and anyone who prefers card or PayPal checkout.
If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows Great Light Church to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no additional cost to you.
To enable us to claim Gift Aid, simply complete a Gift Aid declaration with your full name and home address. Thank you for helping your generosity go even further.
A tithe means a tenth. In Scripture, God's people brought the first portion of their increase as an act of honour, trust, and worship. For us, tithing is a foundation for putting God first and supporting the house we are planted in.
Proverbs 3:9 says, "Honour the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce."
No. Giving begins with giving our lives to God. Our finances are just one expression of our worship. We also give through our time, gifts, service, hospitality, prayer and care for others.
Financial giving is important because it enables the work of the church and reflects our trust in God. As 2 Corinthians 9:7 reminds us, "God loves a cheerful giver."
Yes. When giving by bank transfer or PayPal, include the area in your reference or note, such as Tithe, Offering, Building Fund, Surge, Missions, or Community Outreach. If no area is stated, your gift will support the general ministry and mission of GLC.
We treat giving as worship, so we handle it with care. Gifts support Sunday gatherings, ministry teams, children's ministry, discipleship, outreach, operations, and the wider mission God has given GLC.
1 Peter 4:10 speaks of stewarding God's grace faithfully, and that spirit shapes how we handle resources.
For questions about giving, references, records, or Gift Aid, contact the finance team at finance@glclondon.church.