Be a part of our community
There are many ways to support our church
Become a member
Become part of our community, enjoy many benefits and help to secure the long-term future of our church through your membership. Because our church is almost exclusively supported by our members. The best way to support us is through membership. Dual memberships are possible!
Benefits of membership:
Voting rights for the Church Council
Concessions for Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage and Funerals
Concessions for private hire of the Lutherhaus
Church bulletin by post 3 times a year
Certificates for school registrations
Godparent's and membership certificates
Requirements:
Residence in Ireland or Northern Ireland
Baptised
Monthly membership fee
Monthly contribution?
We recommend a monthly membership fee of 21 € for individuals and 35 € for families, or at least 1% of the (joint) gross income. But of course: membership should not fail because of money - everyone pays what they can actually pay.
Money from the state?
As a registered charity, we still receive a bonus from the Irish state at the end of the year for contributions in the amount of the recommended membership fee. We do not receive church tax from Germany. We are financed almost exclusively by our members.
Did you know?
We can issue donation receipts for paid membership fees according to German law. And: If you are still liable to church tax in Germany, you can offset your membership fees here against the church tax there.
Friends of St. Finian's
We invite all those who do not wish to become members (because they have not been baptised or belong to another church) or because they do not live in Ireland or Northern Ireland, but would still like to support us, to join the Friends of St. Finian's!
Benefits of the Friends of St. Finian's:
Concessions for Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage and Funerals
Concessions for private hire of the Lutherhaus
Church bulletin by post 3 times a year
Certificates for school registrations
