TERMS OF SERVICE
Welcome to the website of Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ (“Saints Cathedral,” “the Church,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our website, online services, forms, registrations, giving platforms, media, and other digital resources provided through this website.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
1. ABOUT SAINTS CATHEDRAL
Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ is a nonprofit religious organization located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, organized and operated for religious, charitable, and educational purposes. Our website exists to support the mission and ministries of the Church, communicate with members and guests, provide information about worship services and ministry activities, facilitate charitable giving and event registration, and provide Christian resources and ministry content.
2. USE OF THIS WEBSITE
You may use this website for lawful, personal, informational, religious, and ministry-related purposes.
You agree not to:
3. ONLINE GIVING, TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND DONATIONS
Saints Cathedral may provide opportunities to make tithes, offerings, donations, pledges, special gifts, or other charitable contributions electronically.
Unless otherwise stated, contributions are voluntary and are intended to support the religious and charitable mission, ministries, programs, operations, and activities of Saints Cathedral. To the extent permitted by law, contributions are generally considered charitable gifts and are not payments for goods or services unless expressly identified otherwise. Saints Cathedral will make reasonable efforts to honor a donor's designation of a contribution for a particular ministry, project, or purpose. However, unless otherwise legally restricted, the Church reserves appropriate administrative control and discretion over donated funds consistent with applicable law and the Church's charitable purposes. Donors are responsible for maintaining their contribution records and consulting their own tax professional regarding the deductibility of any particular contribution. If you believe a contribution was made in error, duplicated, or processed incorrectly, please contact the Church promptly. Requests for refunds or corrections will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable law and Church financial policies.
4. EVENT REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS
The website may allow individuals to register for conferences, worship events, classes, workshops, retreats, banquets, ministry activities, or other events.
Registration fees, cancellation policies, refund policies, deadlines, and other conditions may vary by event. When event-specific terms are provided, those terms will apply in addition to these Terms of Service. The Church reserves the right to modify, postpone, relocate, or cancel an event when circumstances reasonably require it.
5. THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Saints Cathedral may use third-party companies to provide services such as online giving, event registration, payment processing, forms, email communications, text messaging, livestreaming, social media, or other digital services. When you use a third-party service, your information may also be subject to that provider's terms of service and privacy policy. Saints Cathedral is not responsible for the independent acts, omissions, security practices, availability, or policies of third-party providers.
6. TEXT MESSAGES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
If you voluntarily provide your telephone number or email address and consent to receive communications, Saints Cathedral may send ministry announcements, event information, reminders, emergency notifications, pastoral communications, or other Church-related messages. Message and data rates may apply to text messages depending upon your wireless carrier and plan. Where applicable, you may opt out of promotional or general text communications by replying STOP or following the instructions provided in the message. You may unsubscribe from nonessential email communications by using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a donation or participating in the Church.
7. PRAYER REQUESTS AND INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE CHURCH
Our website may allow visitors to submit prayer requests, testimonies, contact information, ministry inquiries, or other information. Please do not submit highly sensitive personal, medical, financial, or confidential information through a general website form unless the form specifically requests that information. Submitting a prayer request does not create a professional counseling, medical, legal, or confidential professional relationship with Saints Cathedral or its ministers. When a prayer request is submitted, the Church will make reasonable efforts to handle it appropriately. However, you should clearly indicate if you are granting permission for the request to be shared publicly or with a broader prayer ministry.
8. MINORS AND CHILDREN
Saints Cathedral is committed to protecting children and young people. This website is primarily intended for general audiences. Children should not submit personal information, register for activities, make purchases or donations, or otherwise provide information through the website without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian where required. Registration for children's and youth activities may require additional parental consent, emergency information, releases, or other documentation.
9. SERMONS, VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MEDIA
Saints Cathedral may publish sermons, worship services, photographs, videos, livestreams, graphics, Bible studies, teaching materials, announcements, and other ministry content. Church services and public ministry events may be photographed, recorded, livestreamed, or otherwise documented. Where appropriate, separate notices, permissions, or releases may apply, particularly concerning minors or activities where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise indicated, original website content—including Church-created graphics, logos, ministry materials, written content, videos, recordings, photographs, designs, and other original materials—is owned by or licensed to Saints Cathedral or is used with permission. Such content may not be reproduced, modified, sold, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without authorization, except as otherwise permitted by law. Scripture quotations, music, photographs, videos, denominational marks, and other third-party materials remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.
11. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to denominational organizations, ministries, community organizations, social media platforms, payment processors, registration services, or other third-party websites. A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all content, policies, products, services, or opinions expressed by the third-party website. Saints Cathedral is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
12. INFORMATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS CONTENT
Sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, pastoral messages, prayer resources, and other content provided through this website are offered for religious, educational, and informational purposes. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as professional medical, mental-health, financial, tax, or legal advice.
Individuals needing professional assistance should consult an appropriately qualified professional.
13. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY AND ACCURACY
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, we do not guarantee that every announcement, event date, time, ministry description, document, or other item on the website will always be complete, current, or error-free. Church schedules and events are subject to change. We may modify, suspend, remove, or discontinue website content or services at any time.
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Saints Cathedral makes no guarantee that the website will always operate without interruption, delay, error, or security vulnerability. Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranty, duty, or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Saints Cathedral and its pastors, officers, employees, ministry leaders, volunteers, representatives, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising solely from the use of or inability to use this website. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit liability where such limitation would be prohibited by law.
16. PRIVACY
Your use of this website may involve the collection of personal information. Our collection, use, protection, and disclosure of personal information should be governed by our separate Privacy Policy, which should be read together with these Terms of Service.
17. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Saints Cathedral may revise these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our website, ministries, technology, services, or legal requirements.
The current version will be posted on this website with the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
18. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Louisiana and the United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
19. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
20. CONTACT US
Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be directed to:
Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ
1717 Moeling Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Phone: 337-346-4900
Website: sccogic.org
Last Updated: October 3, 2026
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of the website.
1. ABOUT SAINTS CATHEDRAL
Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ is a nonprofit religious organization located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, organized and operated for religious, charitable, and educational purposes. Our website exists to support the mission and ministries of the Church, communicate with members and guests, provide information about worship services and ministry activities, facilitate charitable giving and event registration, and provide Christian resources and ministry content.
2. USE OF THIS WEBSITE
You may use this website for lawful, personal, informational, religious, and ministry-related purposes.
You agree not to:
- Use the website for unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purposes;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;
- Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
- Upload or transmit viruses, malicious software, or harmful material;
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with another person or organization;
- Copy, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit protected Church content without authorization; or
- Use information obtained through the website to harass, threaten, exploit, or harm another person.
3. ONLINE GIVING, TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND DONATIONS
Saints Cathedral may provide opportunities to make tithes, offerings, donations, pledges, special gifts, or other charitable contributions electronically.
Unless otherwise stated, contributions are voluntary and are intended to support the religious and charitable mission, ministries, programs, operations, and activities of Saints Cathedral. To the extent permitted by law, contributions are generally considered charitable gifts and are not payments for goods or services unless expressly identified otherwise. Saints Cathedral will make reasonable efforts to honor a donor's designation of a contribution for a particular ministry, project, or purpose. However, unless otherwise legally restricted, the Church reserves appropriate administrative control and discretion over donated funds consistent with applicable law and the Church's charitable purposes. Donors are responsible for maintaining their contribution records and consulting their own tax professional regarding the deductibility of any particular contribution. If you believe a contribution was made in error, duplicated, or processed incorrectly, please contact the Church promptly. Requests for refunds or corrections will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with applicable law and Church financial policies.
4. EVENT REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS
The website may allow individuals to register for conferences, worship events, classes, workshops, retreats, banquets, ministry activities, or other events.
Registration fees, cancellation policies, refund policies, deadlines, and other conditions may vary by event. When event-specific terms are provided, those terms will apply in addition to these Terms of Service. The Church reserves the right to modify, postpone, relocate, or cancel an event when circumstances reasonably require it.
5. THIRD-PARTY PAYMENT AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Saints Cathedral may use third-party companies to provide services such as online giving, event registration, payment processing, forms, email communications, text messaging, livestreaming, social media, or other digital services. When you use a third-party service, your information may also be subject to that provider's terms of service and privacy policy. Saints Cathedral is not responsible for the independent acts, omissions, security practices, availability, or policies of third-party providers.
6. TEXT MESSAGES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
If you voluntarily provide your telephone number or email address and consent to receive communications, Saints Cathedral may send ministry announcements, event information, reminders, emergency notifications, pastoral communications, or other Church-related messages. Message and data rates may apply to text messages depending upon your wireless carrier and plan. Where applicable, you may opt out of promotional or general text communications by replying STOP or following the instructions provided in the message. You may unsubscribe from nonessential email communications by using the unsubscribe option provided in the communication.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a donation or participating in the Church.
7. PRAYER REQUESTS AND INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE CHURCH
Our website may allow visitors to submit prayer requests, testimonies, contact information, ministry inquiries, or other information. Please do not submit highly sensitive personal, medical, financial, or confidential information through a general website form unless the form specifically requests that information. Submitting a prayer request does not create a professional counseling, medical, legal, or confidential professional relationship with Saints Cathedral or its ministers. When a prayer request is submitted, the Church will make reasonable efforts to handle it appropriately. However, you should clearly indicate if you are granting permission for the request to be shared publicly or with a broader prayer ministry.
8. MINORS AND CHILDREN
Saints Cathedral is committed to protecting children and young people. This website is primarily intended for general audiences. Children should not submit personal information, register for activities, make purchases or donations, or otherwise provide information through the website without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian where required. Registration for children's and youth activities may require additional parental consent, emergency information, releases, or other documentation.
9. SERMONS, VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND MEDIA
Saints Cathedral may publish sermons, worship services, photographs, videos, livestreams, graphics, Bible studies, teaching materials, announcements, and other ministry content. Church services and public ministry events may be photographed, recorded, livestreamed, or otherwise documented. Where appropriate, separate notices, permissions, or releases may apply, particularly concerning minors or activities where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless otherwise indicated, original website content—including Church-created graphics, logos, ministry materials, written content, videos, recordings, photographs, designs, and other original materials—is owned by or licensed to Saints Cathedral or is used with permission. Such content may not be reproduced, modified, sold, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without authorization, except as otherwise permitted by law. Scripture quotations, music, photographs, videos, denominational marks, and other third-party materials remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.
11. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to denominational organizations, ministries, community organizations, social media platforms, payment processors, registration services, or other third-party websites. A link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of all content, policies, products, services, or opinions expressed by the third-party website. Saints Cathedral is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
12. INFORMATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS CONTENT
Sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, pastoral messages, prayer resources, and other content provided through this website are offered for religious, educational, and informational purposes. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as professional medical, mental-health, financial, tax, or legal advice.
Individuals needing professional assistance should consult an appropriately qualified professional.
13. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY AND ACCURACY
We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information. However, we do not guarantee that every announcement, event date, time, ministry description, document, or other item on the website will always be complete, current, or error-free. Church schedules and events are subject to change. We may modify, suspend, remove, or discontinue website content or services at any time.
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Saints Cathedral makes no guarantee that the website will always operate without interruption, delay, error, or security vulnerability. Nothing in these Terms excludes any warranty, duty, or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Saints Cathedral and its pastors, officers, employees, ministry leaders, volunteers, representatives, and agents will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising solely from the use of or inability to use this website. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit liability where such limitation would be prohibited by law.
16. PRIVACY
Your use of this website may involve the collection of personal information. Our collection, use, protection, and disclosure of personal information should be governed by our separate Privacy Policy, which should be read together with these Terms of Service.
17. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS
Saints Cathedral may revise these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our website, ministries, technology, services, or legal requirements.
The current version will be posted on this website with the date of the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.
18. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Louisiana and the United States of America, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
19. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
20. CONTACT US
Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be directed to:
Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ
1717 Moeling Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Phone: 337-346-4900
Website: sccogic.org
Last Updated: October 3, 2026