Give

Why We Give

At FPC, our core values are to be grounded, growing, and generous disciples of Jesus. Generosity can take many forms and is certainly not limited to the church, but giving a portion of our financial resources to the church does two things. First, it acknowledges that what we have does not belong to us; it came from God and belongs to God already. In this way, giving helps us keep perspective in a world that tells us that our value comes from our possessions and accomplishments. Second, giving generously is a way to imitate the generosity of God, who relentlessly pursues us with God’s compassion, love, and grace. How much we give doesn’t matter, but Jesus promises that a regular, intentional sacrifice of generous giving can be a source of deep joy and satisfaction. Thank you for all the ways you give!

As of November 12, 2025:

Give Online with Realm

You can now set up a recurring gift using our new online ministry tool, Realm. Though you do not need a Realm login to give, if you are a member of FPC, it is encouraged that you first create a Realm login. This will enable you to monitor your pledge/giving directly from your account. If you are a member of FPC and have not received an email invitation to create a login for Realm, please send your request to FPC’s Realm Support. Once you have created your Realm login, visit onrealm.org/fpcrichmond to sign in to your account. You can set up a one-time gift or recurring gift directly from your profile. Click here to watch a video tutorial to guide you through that process. For more information on FPC’s ministry tool Realm, click here.

Memorial Gifts

If you wish to give a memorial gift using the online form, change the fund to Memorial Fund and in the memo line please identify who the gift is given in memory of. If you have any questions, contact the Church Accountant, Debra Harris, by calling the church at 804-358-2383 ext. 117.

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Giving FAQs

Most frequent questions and answers

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.

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.

Whether you’d like to give a single gift, schedule recurring donations, or view your giving history, you can do it all online. It’s quick, easy, and secure. Both e360 Giving and Carmichael Church maintain full Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance via the SecurityMetrics PCI Certification Program, which means your data is rigorously protected through the industry’s strictest equipment safeguards and security protocols. That means you can give with confidence!

Our Annual Report is an chance to keep our eye on the numbers that matter. Behind every metric is a story, so here is this year’s narrative.

Download the Annual Report

View and download your giving statements by logging into your account. Click on Giving History to access your statements!