GIVING Frequently Asked Questions

How does Text to Give work?

Add our five-digit text-to-give number to your phone contacts then text a dollar amount

  • Love Joy Text-to-Give phone number 84321
  • Send a text with a dollar amount (e.g.: $10) 
  • The first time you use text-to-give, you will receive a link to setup your account
  • Select the fund, enter the donation amount and payment information
  • For Global Outreach missions, text $ amount followed by the keyword: go
  • Once your payment source is set up, each time you text a dollar amount, you will receive a confirmation text.

How do I access my giving account?

To change your recurring giving or to change your payment profile (credit card/bank account info), sign into your giving portal.

  • Log into Church Center here: https://lovejoy.churchcenter.com/giving/profile/donations
  • Type in your cell number. You will receive a code on your cell phone.
  • You can use your email address instead, to receive your code
  • Enter the code
  • You'll see your donations and you can view your "recurring donations."
  • To change your recurring giving please cancel the old schedule and start a new one.

How can I get my Complete Giving History & Donation Statements

To view, download or print your complete cash, check & credit card giving, sign into your giving portal.

  • Log into Church Center here: https://lovejoy.churchcenter.com/giving/profile/donations
  • Type in your cell number. You will receive a code on your cell phone
  • You can use your email address instead, to receive your code
  • Enter the code
  • You'll see your donations for the current year
  • Select "Statements" to download your prior year's donation statement

How much are processing fees for online giving?

Donors have the opportunity to cover the processing fee:

  • 2.15% + $0.30/donation for credit and debit card donations
  • 0% + $0.30 per ACH bank transfer donation

How can I give at the Kiosk at the Welcome Center?

Use your debit or credit card for giving or event registrations. We also accept Apple Pay and Google Pay.


What's the address for Mail-in Donations?

Love Joy Church

5423 Genesee St

Lancaster, NY 14086


How can I get more help?

Please contact Uta Milewski at 716.393.0653 or uta@lovejoy.org