Please complete this form to indicate how you plan to contribute time, talent, and treasure in 2027.

When you attend worship on Sundays, please put cash donations in the offering plate when it gets passed around during the service.

Note: If you want a year-end tax deductible receipt, please make sure you identify your gift by placing it in one of the envelopes in the church pews.

You may either place your check in the offering plate during a Sunday service, or mail it to the church office.

Please make checks payable to:

Westmoreland Congregational Church of Christ
1 Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816

You may give one-time or recurring gifts by credit card (or electronic transfer from a checking or savings account) by using our online donation page.

At the online giving page, you will enter some information and choose a password. You can return to the site at any time to add an extra gift or to change your pledge amount, payment schedule, payment method, etc.

Note: Credit card gifts incur a 3% fee, and you have the option to cover that cost so the church receives the full benefit of their generosity.

Gifts of securities, donor advised funds, or donations from your IRA can be a very efficient way to support the church.

When giving securities, it's important to email our Treasurer to obtain our account information for the transfer. Please let the Treasurer know the approximate number of shares or dollar value of the securities given, the likely date of transfer, and the purpose of your gift (annual contribution, Social Justice and Outreach, or other designation).

Gifts of securities that have appreciated in value can realize significant capital gains tax savings.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is another way to give. A DAF is a dedicated charitable investment account that gives you an immediate tax deduction when you contribute into the fund, letting you grow the funds tax-free before recommending grants to charities over time.

For those retirees (70 ½ or older) required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can donate your RMD directly to a qualified charity through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This strategy allows you to exclude the donated amount from your taxable income, thereby lowering your overall tax bill while satisfying all or a portion of your annual RMD obligations.

For tax purposes, gifts of securities will be recognized in the calendar year in which they're given. Many securities holders prefer to give at the end of the calendar year, but apply their gift to Westmoreland's financial year that begins in January. Again, it is important to provide this information to the Treasurer at the time of transfer.

For guidance on any of these methods, we recommend you seek the advice of your broker, accountant or other qualified financial professional.

It's not easy to think about our mortality, even though as people of faith we believe in eternal life.

If you would like to consider adding Westmoreland to your will, we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact our Treasurer to learn more.