Welcome to Realm: Yates' Connection Hub
Realm helps Yates serve you better and stay connected between Sundays with groups, events, giving, and a secure directory.
What is Realm?
Realm is a ministry tool that helps the people of Yates stay connected as a church family. You can update your information, share changes like a new phone number, check the schedule, or download important documents. It also gives you freedom to manage your giving and connect with groups that matter most. Safe and simple, Realm helps our church live faithfully together every day.
Quick Start with Realm
Update Your Profile
Add a photo and keep your contact info current so your church family can reach you.
Get the Realm Connect App
Install on iOS or Android to stay connected on the go with notifications, groups, and giving.
Set Up Online Giving
Learn how online giving works and set up recurring gifts that fit your rhythm.
Learning Center
Watch quick tutorials to help you get the most out of Realm at Yates.
Key Features
Four ways Realm helps our Yates community stay connected and supported.
Groups & Messaging
Join groups, share updates, and message your ministries during the week.
Learn more
- Connect with discipleship groups, committees, and interest groups in one place.
- Post updates, share photos, and create events directly inside your group.
- Keep shared files in Resources so info stays with the group.
- Leaders can track attendance for meetings and events.
Where to find it: Sign in to Realm, open Groups in the left navigation, and select your group. Use tabs: Info, Events, Participants, Invites, Resources.
Events & RSVPs
Browse upcoming events and RSVP in seconds — no forms or phone calls.
Learn more
- Register yourself, family, or guests for church-wide events.
- Collect custom details (T-shirt size, meals, etc.) for your RSVP.
- RSVP to group events and sign up to bring items.
Where to find it: Open Realm, select Events in the left navigation, choose an event, and tap Register / RSVP.
Online Giving
Give once or set up recurring gifts — safe, simple, and in your control.
Learn more
- Give one-time or set a recurring schedule.
- Choose a fund and manage your payment methods.
- View giving history and statements in your profile.
- Secure, simple, and available anytime.
Where to find it: Use the Yates Giving Portal, or open Realm, select Giving (web or app), and choose your fund, amount, and schedule.
Directory & Privacy
Control what others see in the directory. Yates respects your privacy.
Learn more
- Your information is never public; it is visible only within Yates Realm.
- Choose who sees each field: Everyone, My Groups, Leaders, Staff, or Only Staff.
- Parents control whether children appear in the directory.
- Authorized staff always have secure access for care and accuracy.
Where to find it: Open Realm, go to your Profile, edit contact info, and adjust Privacy Settings. Set per-field visibility or pick a preset level.
Set Up Online Giving (3 quick steps)
- Create or sign in to your Realm account — Use the Yates Realm portal or the Realm Connect app to access Giving. Open Realm Get the App
- Choose one-time or recurring — Pick a fund, enter an amount, and decide whether to give once or set a schedule. You can view giving history and pledges anytime.
- Confirm securely — Realm records electronic gifts to your profile so statements are easy to access and print when you need them.
How Realm Protects Your Privacy
- Profiles are only for our church family, not the public web.
- You decide what contact info (phone, email, address, photo) others can see.
- Giving happens in a secure environment; your history and statements are always available.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Still stuck? Email the Yates office — we are glad to help.
Ready to Get Started?
Download Realm Connect for push notifications, groups, and giving on the go. Available for iOS and Android.