THE SWITCH!

ON NOVEMBER 1, 2025 WE WILL BE MOVING OUR ONLINE DONATIONS TO PLANNING CENTER GIVING.

INTEGRATING OUR SYSTEMS

This will help us integrate our giving platform with our existing system making us more efficient by centralizing information.

LOWER PROCESSING RATES

Planning Center will save us money that can be better used for ministry. Planning Center will still allow you to offset our fees by utilizing fee assist.

FAST & SECURE PROCESS

Not only is Planning Center certified for the highest encryption and security, the process of giving online can take less than 1 minute.

I GIVE VIA CHECK

The switch to the Planning Center Giving platform will not impact the way you currently give to the EMC. If you would like to begin giving online, you can find directions for how to do that by choosing the MORE button.

I GIVE MANUALLY THROUGH CDM+/SURAN SYSTEMS

There's nothing for you to do right now. After November 1, 2025, when you click the giving link on our Online Giving website page, you will be directed to Planning Center Giving. Once you have created an account and logged in, you will be able to scroll to “My Giving” and will be able to give there. If you would like to learn more about the SWITCH now, choose the MORE button below.

I HAVE A RECURRING GIFT THROUGH CDM+/SURAN SYSTEMS

Click MORE below and follow the steps to cancel your current donation plan so that you can set up recurring donations in Planning Center Giving.

I’D LIKE TO START GIVING ONLINE

Thank you for taking this next step! You can give one-time or recurring gifts through Planning Center Giving, by choosing the MORE link below. You’ll be prompted to log into your Planning Center account or create one if you don’t already have one. (IMPORTANT: If you are setting up an account for your church, use the church name and a unique email, one that is NOT connected to a current Planning Center profile.) Once you log in, you can scroll to “My Giving” and follow the directions there.

I’D LIKE TO START GIVING USING MY BANKING INFORMATION

While there is no obligation to donate using your banking information; it is the best way to reduce overall cost. Click MORE below for a full explanation of this option.

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE VIA THE CHURCH CENTER APP

Download from the App Store or Google Play. After launching the App, search for “Evangelical Methodist” in “Indianapolis, IN.” Follow the prompts, and in the MENU you will find a tab for Donations.

Whether you get stuck in the process of switching to Planning Center Giving or just have questions about the new platform, we would love to help. Call the office at 317-780-8017 or email at emc.maketheswitch@gmail.com.