
New Church Center App Means Stronger Connections and Improved Experience
At First Church, we are making a switch to a new app called Church Center, which you can download here. Why change? We are committed to improving the user experience and believe that Church Center has improved functionality and navigation, and can help connect us to each other, making it easier for all of us to do ministry together. This is where you will be able to view the church calendar, RSVP for events or sign up to volunteer, stream the worship service, connect with other church members using the directory, and manage your giving. Church Center replaces the two apps—Church Life and FUMC Austin—that we have used in the past.
We are still building our Church Center profile, but now is the time for you to make the switch with us. As someone who has previously used recurring gifts in ChurchLife or Subsplash, now is the time to transfer those commitments over, as we will no longer be able to accept donations from those platforms beginning March 1, 2025.
First, download the Church Center app or visit the online portal and create a login. Be sure to select First United Methodist Church of Austin as your preferred location.
Next, check your profile information. This is a great time to ensure that First Church has your most updated contact and other personal information. You should have received an email invitation to join the directory. Accept the invitation and choose what information you’d like to share with other members through the directory feature. If you haven’t received that invitation or can’t find it, feel free to request another by emailing emily@fumcaustin.org.
Finally, set up recurring giving through the Give tab in Church Center. If you have already made a financial commitment or pledge for 2025 or to the capital campaign, please move your recurring gifts to Church Center now to ensure that your gifts reach the church without interruption.
It is quick and easy to confirm the amount and frequency of your giving and your preferred method of payment. You will also have the option to cover the fees associated with using Apple pay or a credit/debit card. Alternatively, you can set up ACH bank transfers, which incur much lower fees so that more of your gift goes directly to ministry.
If you need help with your recurring gifts, please email Brenda Burrell at brenda@fumcaustin.org.
Thank you for helping First Church improve the tools we use to connect with each other and make ministry happen!