Ways to Give at Compass

Your generosity helps continue our mission of seeing the spiritual transformation of people, families, and communities, in our region and globally. Your gift helps us be known by love and makes a huge difference. 

At Compass Community Church, we are committed to moving forward in faith and mission to our community. We are grateful for the generous ways people from Compass have given in the past. This year again, the needs are pressing, but we also recognize that these are uncertain financial times, which is why we are reducing our goal by nearly half.  This spring we are trusting God to help us raise $50,000. This is an amount that reflects both our needs and our awareness of the times.

This the Forward Spring Financial Challenge will support three critical areas of ministry:

  • Our summer camps are a life-changing, faith shaping experiences for our kids and families  in Orangeville, Shelburne, and Grand Valley. We rely on government funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program to help pay the students who work on our camp staff, but these grants are uncertain and have been decreasing yearly. Additionally, we want to ensure that no child misses out on camp due to financial need. Your support will help us provide camp scholarships and secure the staff we need to continue this vital program.

  • The chairs used for our mid-week programs: Compass Students, Compass Women, Compass Men, Weddings, Funerals and other gatherings in the North Venue at our Orangeville Site are well beyond their lifespan. These chairs, originally used for Sunday worship years ago, are now breaking and for safety reasons urgently need replaced.

  • For years, our church has relied on donated office furniture. Our boardroom chairs are used for ministry teams meetings, training, interviews, video conferencing, planning and by our Financial Tellers team. They are in serious need of replacement. Investing in proper seating will help us create a more functional and welcoming space for our team and ministry work.

How You Can Participate

Your gift of any amount will make a tangible impact:

  • $100 – Provides a stackable chair (300 needed)

  • $200 – Sends a child to camp (10 campers per week or 50 over the summer)

  • $500 – Purchases a boardroom chair (12 needed)

  • $800 – Funds a student staff member for a week of camp (18 needed).

Together, we can move forward in faith, ensuring our church continues to be known by love as we declare the Good News of Jesus and show the love of across our region. Will you join us?

When you give please be sure to indicate the Forward Fund.

Are you looking to give to our Mission Experiences?

Missions funds will be used for missions throughout the world. To find out more about our adult and student Mission Experiences check out our Global Ministry page.

Consider Giving to Compass

Generosity is foundational to what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. When you give sacrificially you are demonstrating your trust in God, declaring him as your first priority and participating with him on mission. When you give there are practical financial benefits and significant spiritual blessings. 

Make your giving an act of worship and a step of faith because Jesus first gave to us (2 Cor. 8:9).

All the giving options are easy and accessible to you. Donations by cheque can also be mailed to Compass Community Church, Box 86, Orangeville, ON, L9W 2Z5. If you need assistance with online giving, please email. Cheques are processed every two weeks and may take up to three weeks to clear at the bank.

All gifts are subject to our Giving Policy. The use of funds is restricted to activities approved by the Board of Elders. Gifts directed to an approved activity will be restricted for use in that activity with the understanding that when the need for such activity has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason as determined by the Board of Elders, the remaining restricted gifts will be used where most needed.

Gifts will go towards fulfilling a pledge, if applicable.

All gifts will receive an annual tax receipt.

  • General funds will be used for all sites and ministry programs where most needed.

  • Benevolent funds will be used to assist people, families and partner organizations in financial need based on our Benevolence Policy.

  • Capital funds will be reserved for repairs and purchases of capital property outside of our General operating budget.

  • Missions funds will be used for missions throughout the world. Gifts will not be directed to individuals but will be used to fund missions teams and charities.

  • Multiplication funds will be used to expand our ministry and develop sites.

  • Refugee Sponsorship funds will be used for the sponsorship of refugee newcomers.

  • Forward/Finish Strong Challenge funds will be used for specific purposes approved by the Board of Elders and communicated in special financial challenges.

Plan to Give With Securities, Estates, and Insurance

Making a plan to give with securities, estates, and insurance is beneficial to you and Compass!  

  • Donate publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, and take advantage of tax benefits like no capital gains tax while receiving a tax receipt for your donation. Start by letting us know about your plans so that we can help or talk to an organization like Abundance Canada. 

  • Plan to donate a portion of property, securities, or cash from your estate and your estate will receive a tax receipt that may lower or eliminate your estate taxes. Start by talking about your plans with your family and loved ones, then speak to your lawyer to draft or update your will.

  • Donate life issuance if you no longer require the insurance for your estate. Start by talking with your professional advisor or insurance provider to name Compass as the beneficiary of your policy.  

    For all planned gifts, let us know about your plans so that we can help or talk to an organization like Abundance Canada.  

Financial Statements

Compass strives to be a good steward of the resources we have been given and to be accountable to the public. We encourage you to review our most recent Audited Financial Statements and Registered Charity Information Return.

Compass Community Church is incorporated as Orangeville Baptist Church,
Registered Canadian Charity #119069300RR0001, PO Box 86 Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 2Z5.