freewill offering

American  

noun

1. a voluntary religious contribution made in addition to what may be expected or required.

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Etymology

Origin of freewill offering

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Dr., Bethesda, Md. Admission and ice cream are free, but a freewill offering will be taken. 301-229-3770.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2017

A freewill offering will benefit the host church’s weekend lunch program, Loaves & Fishes.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2017

A freewill offering will go entirely to support Westmoreland Social Justice and Action grants to nonprofit groups meeting critical human needs.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2016

A freewill offering will be taken to benefit Shaw Community Ministry.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2016

Out of Thine own gifts I dedicated it to Thee as a freewill offering and a lasting testimony to show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning and Thy faithfulness every night.

From Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I Comprising Their Life and Work as Recorded in Their Diaries From 1812 to 1883 by Loewe, Louis