​Let's Connect

Stay connected to our church wherever you go by downloading the free Connect App for iPhone and Android devices. Use it to communicate with your groups, RSVP to events, manage your giving, update profile information, and more. It makes it easier for us to connect throughout the week and know what’s happening.

News—Keeps everyone up-to-date with the latest posts, photos, and events for your group and for your church as a whole.

• Posts—Post messages to your group and comment on posts by others in your group.
• Photos—Capture your moments together and share them with your group.
• Events—See event details (date, time, location, etc), submit your RSVP, and sign up to bring something.
• Files —Access your group’s shared files.
• Messages—Send your entire group, or select individuals, a message that starts a conversation.
• Participants—See names and basic profile details for the people in your church or group, based on their privacy preferences.
• Notification Settings—Manage your preferences for group notifications and emails.

Download the Realm Connect App for your iPhone or Android.

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Individuals can send a request to create a Realm account. Administrators must approve or decline the request. You can also email a request to:  [email protected], or call the church office (479)782-5068.

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Easy Access to Your Information

Set Up Your Profile
Everyone in our church gets a unique profile. Your profile contains everything you want people in our church to know about you. Your profile also enables you to join a small group, RSVP to events, track your giving, update your contact information, change family details, set notification preferences, or replace that outdated family photo.

By keeping your information current, you are helping our staff, group leaders, and our church community. Your Profile includes:

• Contact Information (e.g. name, address, email, phone)
• Photo
• Family Members
• Personal Information (e.g. marital status, birthday, etc.)
• Connected Social Media accounts

All of the information on Realm is secure, and none of it is shared outside of Fort Smith-First United Methodist Church.

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Give Through Realm​

Review your giving history or make new donations online or on your mobile phone. Simply sign in to look over your year-to-date giving, check pledge progress, print a contribution statement, or make a new one-time or recurring donation. It’s always available and kept secure in an easy-to-use online environment.
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Make a gift in Realm through Mobile
To become an auto-giver you will need to be registered in our Realm system. Once you are registered, follow these steps:

• Log into your Realm profile on the Realm Connect App or on your desktop.
• Click the Giving Tab on bottom of your screen.
• Once the giving page has opened, click the ‘Make a Gift” button (for your security, you may be prompted to log in again).
• Enter your gift/gifts, the fund to which you want to give, the frequency, and when you want your gift to start.
• Update your giving method (Credit / Debit / ACH Bank Draft). You can add multiple giving methods.
• Click Give to complete setting up your auto gift.

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Connect With Small Groups and Ministry Teams

Our small groups and ministry teams are an important part of our church, and now you can connect with the people in them throughout the week. You can keep track of upcoming meetings, who’s bringing what, and what’s going on in each other’s lives.

Connect with your groups on Realm by talking to your group leaders, or by navigating to the Groups tab on your Realm profile. There you will see all of the groups you are a part of. You can also use the ‘Find Groups” link to get connected to open groups. 
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All are welcome to join our CoH Connects group, a Social/Affinity Group for sharing and engaging throughout the week. 

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