PASS THE BASKET AND SEND A MESSAGE [If you value the work of the HEAL Mission,
please support the life of the Church. The HEAL Mission dies with COPE. #Reciprocity
Give Today.]
Click donate button above to contribute and see menu
below to select an earmark if so inclined.
And, since this is a "Pass The Basket" opportunity, this page houses mystery
bonus blessing opportunities for contributors who don't disclaim their blessing
and also upon request without donating depending on bonus
blessing chosen if they ask for it or otherwise have it coming. Priest John Ball
opposed tithing and called for an end to tithes to the Catholic Church in the
14th century. But, if you support the church (including mission) or just wish to send Rev. Angela
Smith a message with a donation that will be acknowledged including amount
publicly at
https://www.cope.church/fellowship.htm so everyone knows your opinion based
on the value of your donation or selected earmark, here's how donations will be interpreted [Special
Note: Donations for less than $1 cannot be contributed online and must be
received in person or mailed to: COPE/Rev. Angela Smith (payable to either, but
include COPE Donation in memo field if payable to Rev. Smith), 13320 Highway 99,
#158, Everett, WA 98204. All donations are appreciated and
help us practice and promote truth and virtue including assisting victims of
crimes/torts and consumer advocacy through church and
mission services]:
SUGGESTED GIFT AMOUNT/MESSAGE
& MEANING
MEANING
$609 only once/$1.50
monthly in perpetuity (Bezos/Amazon Matching Gifts)
In 2020, Jeff Bezos is estimated to have a
net economic worth of $200 billion. Taking what in some
respects Rev. Smith sees as an unreasonable notion of what social
equality means and symbolically divvying up his wealth equally and
evenly to every individual American right now (2020) would equate to
approximately $609 per person if Mr. Bezos were to do that so we can all
have an equal $609 share of Mr. Bezos' wealth including Bezos. So,
to arguably match Bezos, donate $609. Or, you can actually
match
Amazon's monthly reciprocity in perpetuity by setting your gift of
$1.50 to be a recurring monthly gift to COPE/HEAL Mission. Earmark:
Church Supplies via Amazon Alternatively, use the following link
whenever you shop Amazon.com and COPE/HEAL Mission will benefit from
your purchases at no additional cost to you:
https://amzn.to/3TAxh6O
Res Ipsa Loquitur: The Feedback will speak for
itself as to meaning.
$1.00/$0.02* (I Hate
HEAL/COPE Contribution)
I hate HEAL Mission and the Church Of
Philosophical Exploration. I wish they didn't exist. And,
I'll be surprised if I get recognition for my "proverbial 2 cents" on
the "Fellowship"
page. Probably for "followers" only. Such is the sentiment
of those enrolled in the Conversion Program and Placed on the
False Prophets watch-list.
Evidence of the hate is available on the
Feedback page which
includes virtual protests. [COPE Note: All donors
will be thanked, including haters, on the Fellowship page and qualify
for any active bonus blessing opportunities.] Earmark: COPE Conversion
Program/HEAL Mission
$662,500/$0.38
(Poe/Foster Genius Contribution)
Edgar Allan Poe and the Poe Genius Contribution
is split and #TaoFu as an option featured here. The higher amount
is based on the
highest amount one of his original publications sold at auction for by
Christie's. And, the lower amount is the money Stephen Foster
had at the time of his death which is featured on the same information
page showing Poe died in utter poverty
here. This particular donation sends the message that you
support social equality and recognize genius regardless of economic
position. Earmark: Venue and/or Mobile Church Service
Accessibility/Availability
I'm a fan of the
#TaoFu character
shorts/morality plays mostly on Twitter but also featured on the
church site. #TaoFu I say: "I understand why #TaoFu Harvey Dent is
$0.25, but, why $25 for #TaoFu Joker?" #TaoFu Joker says: "Obviously,
everyone knows I'm worth 100 Harvey Dents at the very least. It's an
honor to be so recognized and valued." [The best #TaoFu short in Rev.
Smith's opinion to date on 8/13/21 is available here:
https://twitter.com/heal247/status/1426226478685986817 Earmark: #TaoFu Short and Morality/Mystery
Play Development and Delivery
$51.50 (Basket Case
Contribution)
Rev. Angela Smith is crazy and/or should be
institutionalized. Earmark: Petty Cash
$420/$4.20 (Are You
High Or Am I Contribution)
#TaoFu is cool. I dig Wycliffites.
Earmark: More Youtube Videos.
$3,412.75/$9.35 (James Dean
Forever Contribution)
I'm a fan of James Dean too. I know he was
a member of the Friends' Church/Quakers. When he started out as a
Production Assistant/equivalent behind the scenes at the game show "Beat
the Clock", he likely earned $9.35/day. I respect his work ethic
and COPE's. Earmark: Virtual Cemetery Management and Maintenance.
$31.48 (Pink Floyd "The
Wall" Contribution)
I expressly wish for my gift of $31.48 (reported
value of the vinyl album "The
Wall" by Pink Floyd on 8/20/20 via Amazon) to go towards
construction and maintenance of the church, both virtual and material.
#AnotherBrickInTheWall Earmark: Church Building Fund (Virtual and
Material)
$456.25 (Aficionado
Contribution)
I'm an in-kind contributor and into reverse
tithing to help support the art of the church in a #TaoFu way.
(I'm donating anonymously or not? Am I an official Honorary
Proselytizer?) Earmark: Namaste Reciprocity
$20.25/$0.60
(Wycliffite Contribution)
In 14th century England, the average annual
salary or wages of one adult man was $0.60 which is the
equivalent of $20.25 today. And, in 14th century England those
wages were taxed at roughly 30% leaving one adult man (even if providing
for spouse and children) with $0.40 in the 14th century to cover all
living expenses at the time which would be $13.50 today.
Actual unemployment rate in US in 2016:
17.77%.
Actual unemployment rate in US in 2019:
19.19%.
Without a written message or direct
communication as to meaning, my donation is the mystery. Rev.
Angela Smith can meditate on that. No Earmark.
$1.125/$11.25 (9 Pieces of
8 Contribution)
A "piece of 8" (also known as a "bit") is 1/8 of
$1 or $0.125 (12 1/2 cents). The earmark on this gift is for
spreading the word and/or calling on Calypso. It is inspired in
part by "The Pirates Own Book" which is featured at
https://www.cope.church/goodshepherd.htm (bottom of page) as well as
the fictionalized version of many parts of that book as shown in the
Disney Franchise "Pirates of the Caribbean". [With this one, you need to
write a note that it is the 9 Pieces of 8 Contribution or if you give
one of the two suggested amounts on this one the purpose will be implied
by the amount.]
$25.00/$30.00 (#TaoFu
Silver/Judas Contribution)
Matthew 26:15 (Wycliffite Bible): "and seide to
hem, What wolen ye yyue to me, and Y schal bitake hym to you? And
thei ordeyneden to hym thretti pans of siluer." [Rev. Angela
Smith's translation of the above passage from middle to modern American
English: "And said to them, what will you give to me, and I shall betray
him to you? And they gave him thirty pounds of silver."] Given the
passage was written in English, that would be roughly the equivalent of
$30 US. And, if you don't specify, the Judas contribution will not
be assumed based on value, but, if you choose #TaoFu Joker/#TaoFu Harvey
Dent from the program menu, that earmark will apply and won't be
recognized as a Judas contribution. The $25 is because the 25th is
the silver anniversary and will only be recognized as #TaoFu Silver if
donated on the 25th day of any given month which will be counted towards
future bonus blessing opportunities. However, the earmark
on the $30/Judas (you have to make note because earmark
not provided in drop down menu) contribution will go towards public
records requests, research, and investigative reporting at the church
and mission.
SMYSTERY
BONUS BLESSING OPPORTUNITY #1S
GET YOUR PROMETHEUS-THEMED MYSTERY
BONUS BLESSING: For a limited time and while supplies last, with your
donation or just for the asking, get a Prometheus-themed mystery bonus
blessing that enlightens and illuminates in a practical way. Be warmly
educated and lightly informed. Ask
rev@cope.church for your Prometheus-themed mystery bonus blessing
and provide your mailing address. If you choose to donate and do not
wish to receive the Prometheus-themed blessing, please make note of that
or let COPE know you prefer the church pay your blessing forward to
someone less fortunate. The Prometheus-themed mystery bonus blessing is
designed by Rev. Angela Smith and made in Tennessee (USA). [Limited to 2500 Prometheus-themed mystery bonus
blessings. Potential collectible since there will be more mystery bonus
blessing events in the future. Limit one Prometheus-themed mystery
bonus blessing per donor or charitable request while supplies last.
End of this opportunity will be posted here when limit is reached.
Bless you.]
FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING BONUS BLESSING
Regardless of earmark and whether
one is chosen or not, all who gift $10 or more to COPE (including HEAL
Mission) are eligible to receive
the Fellowship of the Ring (ring) Bonus Blessing. The
Ring Bonus Blessings are one-of-a-kind, original rings made by
artist/Rev. Angela Smith. Please include in
the note with your gift of $10 or more that you wish to receive the
Fellowship of the Ring Bonus Blessing and shipping address
unless seizing the opportunity at an in-person event where you can take
the blessing with you after service.
d JUST FOR FUN BONUS BLESSING
e
Like the Prometheus-themed Mystery
Bonus Blessing, this one is also a free gift with any donation or just
for the asking (if you accept delivery of the Just For Fun bonus
blessing online in the form of a .pdf). If you'd like your
astrological birth chart generated by Rev. Angela Smith through Expert
Astrologer with detailed report on the meaning Expert Astrologer gives
to the chart itself e-mailed to you as a .pdf (11 pages usually), make
note that you'd like one with your gift to the church and mission or
your message to rev@cope.church
while providing your full birthday (Month/Day/Year), time of birth
(hour:minute and AM or PM), location of your
birth (city/state/province/country), and you shall receive that via
e-mail. You will find two such reports at #12 at
https://www.cope.church/goodshepherd.htm . The ARE Press one
is not an example of what you will receive, but, the one at
https://www.cope.church/amsastro.pdf is an example of what to
expect. For another example, see
https://www.cope.church/jokerastro2.pdf . Thank you for your support!
[MYSTERY
BONUS BLESSING OPPORTUNITY #2[
ART LOVERS MYSTERY BONUS BLESSING
[The above is an example of (Rev.) Angela Marie Smith's painting, but is
already part of a private party's collection.]
With your gift of $75 or more to
COPE Ministries (including HEAL Mission), you are eligible to receive a
one-of-a-kind original 8"x10" framed painting on canvas by artist
(Rev.) Angela Marie Smith with certificate of authenticity. All
works are signed with the artist's monogram AMS. Should you choose
to receive this bonus blessing, your good faith will be rewarded with
the unveiling of the work upon delivery and more. Delivery address
is required unless you choose to pay it forward to the art world.
Any donations made that are less than $1 must be given in person or
mailed to the church. That includes the $0.02 "I HATE COPE/HEAL"
donation or 2 cent donation expressing your hate for HEAL/COPE.
COPE has a special receptacle for hate donations which is featured
here. Only the
$0.02 hate will be populating the receptacle and donations of any other
amount (with exception of $1 exactly unless hate is expressly disclaimed
with the donation) will not be recognized as hate, but simply support of
the Conversion Program/Watch-List. Right now, you
can see here the hate
receptacle is empty. Only you can change that. An alternative is to
send an Amazon e-gift card to
rev@cope.church for exactly $1
without disclaiming the hate should you wish to express hate rather than
disclaim it. All gifts of amounts other than $0.02 or $1 exactly
will not be recognized as hate, but, as evidence of your virtue
(generosity, respect, consideration, reciprocity). Namaste.
(Donations are tax-deductible and you will receive a
receipt for your gift/contribution. If you wish to be recognized
"anonymously", expressly state that and any public recognition will be to
"Anonymous" for your contributions. While COPE strives for full
transparency to lead by example, those who disagree in the Wycliffite and/or
American spirit of privacy will have your wishes honored and respected.
A donation is a contribution is a gift. And, as with all churches,
faith-based, and/or secular nonprofits your gifts show your support for
spreading the word and helping others. Thank You.)
Attention: For your annual tax return(s), you can have a
charitable deduction of up to $300 made during the tax year, even if you don't
itemize. The gift must go directly to charity in cash rather than to a
donor-advised fund or private foundation. Otherwise, you generally need to
itemize to take the charitable deduction, which fewer people do since the
standard deduction doubled a few years ago. You can enter your $300 charitable
deduction when you eFile your
return on eFile.com and it will show on line 10b of your Form 1040. So,
line 10b of your Form 1040 for future reference and no more than $300 claimed
to: For tax purposes you may need to state on returns the donation was to Church
Of Philosophical Exploration Ministries, 13320 Highway 99, #158, Everett, WA
98204, https://www.cope.church ,
WA SOS UBI #604 563 135 [*Special Note* COPE Ministries voluntarily registered
with WA State though is not required by law to do so as a result of
nonprofit
religious/educational exemptions and the fact that our annual revenue is
less
than $50,000 which is the same standard as the IRS regarding exempt nonprofits.].
Source.
