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How does Realm work?
Profiles: Your profile is your starting point. It contains your contact information, household members, email preferences, giving history, groups you belong to, and more.
Groups: Realm’s “Groups” feature simplifies interacting with others in the church, including committees and small group ministries. Stay tuned!
How do I get to Realm on my computer?
You must first respond to the invitation email and activate your profile. After you have activated your profile, go to Realm through the church website. Then click on the login button and enter your email address and password.
Is there a mobile app for smartphones and tablets?
Yes. To use the app, you must first respond to the invitation email and activate your profile. (If you did not receive an email, contact the Parish Office.) To download the iOS or Android app, search for “Realm Connect.” (The full name of the app is “Connect – Our Church Community” from ACS Technologies.)
You can also scan this QR code with a QR reader on your mobile device. The app will download and install automatically.
Help! I’m not getting any email from the church!
After you have activated your Realm profile, you need to change your email settings for Realm. Click on the arrow next to your name in the upper right corner of your profile. Select “Email Settings.” Select “All posts and replies.” In the app, go to “More” and “Settings.”
What about privacy? Who can see my personal and contact information? Who can see my children’s personal information?
Realm is a private, password-protected system for members of our church community only. To check your privacy settings, Depending on the privacy settings you choose, other Realm users in the church will be able to see your email address, phone number, mailing address, birthday (month and day), marital status, groups, and household members.
To check your privacy settings, click on the arrow next to your name in the upper right corner of your screen (or “More” in the app). Then click on “Manage Privacy.” We urge everyone over 18 to choose “Everyone in our church.” Other Realm users in the church will be able to see your email and home address, phone number, birthday (month and day, not year), marital status, and the names of members of your household. If you prefer to keep certain information private, you can choose one of the other options.
To comply with Safe and Sacred, privacy settings for children and youth under 18 are set to “Only the church staff.” Parents, please do not change these settings for your children.
Can I make changes to my personal and contact information?
Yes! We encourage everyone to update their profiles. To see your personal and contact information, click on the arrow next to your name in the upper right corner of your screen (or “More” in the app). Select “My Profile” to check the information about you. Click on “Edit Profile” to change any of this information.
Should I upload a photo to my profile?
Yes, please! In a church as large as ours, it’s helpful to connect names and faces. Headshots are best! To upload a photo from your computer, click on the circle containing your initials.
Does Realm replace the church website?
No. The church website is the church’s public and welcoming online presence to people who may be unfamiliar with our church. The website will continue to provide key information about church programs.
You can log in to Realm by clicking here.
Can I donate to the church online? Can I see what I’ve given?
Donations are still being taken via OSV. You can, however, see your giving history and download statments by logging in to Realm.
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