Last Updated: 27/9/25

Your privacy and the proper use of this website are important to us. Living Word Church is committed to protecting your personal information and providing a safe, respectful online environment. By using this website, you agree to this Privacy & Terms Policy.

Living Word collects personal information only when you knowingly provide it, such as by:

• Submitting forms to the church (online or in person)
• Registering for church activities, events, or programs
• Participating in our online community, email lists, or giving platforms

The information we collect may include:

• Basic contact details (name, phone number, email, address)
• Family and household information (spouse, children, emergency contacts)
• Participation in ministries, classes, or events
• Financial information related to online giving or event registrations
• Sensitive information relevant to your involvement with the church (such as health information, prayer requests, or faith-related details)

We use personal information to:

• Establish and maintain your involvement with the church
• Provide you with information about our ministries, programs, and events
• Register you for activities you choose to participate in
• Process donations and event payments
• Contact you in case of emergency
• Send church-wide or ministry-specific communications (with the option to unsubscribe at any time)

Your information is only shared with individuals who need it to serve you:

• Pastors and church staff
• Ministry and group leaders (e.g., children’s ministry, small group, or youth leaders)
• Authorized volunteers who assist with specific programs
• Third-party partners, but only if you participate in ministries or services that involve them (and only with your permission)

When you make donations or payments through our website, your payment details are processed securely by third-party providers. Living Word does not store sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers. Unless otherwise stated, all donations are final and non-refundable.

Like many websites, our site may collect non-identifiable information automatically, such as your browser type, pages visited, or general location, to improve website performance. If cookies are used, you may disable them in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online without parental consent. Parents or guardians may request access to their child’s information at any time.

We take reasonable steps to keep your personal information accurate, secure, and confidential. Most information is stored in the church office or secure church systems. Registration cards for specific activities may be held by ministry leaders. Access to sensitive data is limited to authorized personnel.

On occasion, we may send church-wide or ministry-specific emails. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the message.

Our website may include links to other sites for your convenience. Living Word is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of external sites.

By using the Living Word Church website, you agree to use it only for lawful and personal purposes. All content—including sermons, articles, images, and videos—is the property of Living Word Church or used with permission. You may view and share content for personal use, but reproduction or redistribution for commercial purposes is not allowed without consent.

This website is provided “as is.” While we do our best to keep information accurate and the site available, we cannot guarantee it will always be error-free or uninterrupted. Living Word Church is not liable for damages resulting from use of this website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you believe that Living Word has misused your personal information, please contact us:

Living Word International Christian Church
16819 New Hampshire Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20905
info@lwicc.org
(301) 989-4673

We will work quickly to answer questions and resolve any concerns.