Investing Funds

Are you looking to be a part of a wonderful group that benefits the community? Look no further! There are many different meaningful ways for you to financially invest in our ministries at East Lake UMC today.

Ways to Give

  • Online –  CLICK HERE to give via PayPal
    • No account required! You just need debit/credit card information. 
    • If you do have or create a PayPal account, you can set up recurring monthly donations
    • Include a designated fund in the optional note box if you’d like to specify an area of ministry that speaks to you.
  • Check
    • Make checks out to East Lake United Methodist Church.
    • Include a designated fund in the memo line if you’d like to specify an area of ministry that speaks to you.
  • Cash
    • Include a designated fund on a cash envelope if you’d like to specify an area of ministry that speaks to you.
  • Sunday Mornings – Place a check or cash in the offering plates/baskets at either worship service
  • Church Office – Drop off a check or cash in the church office anytime Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
  • Mail – Mail a check to East Lake United Methodist Church
    • 7753 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
  • Fundraisers – Keep an eye out for fundraisers you can participate in! Past Fundraisers have included the Fall Arts and Crafts Bazaar, a pecan sale, our annual Golf Tournament, and more. You can like us on Facebook or email elumccomm@gmail.com to get on our email announcement lists to stay in the loop. 

Designated Funds

When donating to East Lake UMC, you may like to specify which area of ministry speaks to you. Read more about our designated funds below and feel free to name which fund you’re supporting in the optional note box on PayPal, the memo line of your check, or on a cash envelope. 

A broad summary of our finances can be found here.

More Ways to Give

If you have some extra time, skills, grocery items, or other goods to share, look into the items we collect and the ways you can spend time engaging with us.