Editing Fast offering (section)

==Collection methods==
Church members are encouraged to make regular financial contributions to the church through the leader of the local church unit, usually a bishop. The combined contribution can include tithing, fast offerings, and other humanitarian donations, and is delivered to the leader on a "convenience" basis (i.e., there is no set time either in or outside of a formal meeting where the funds are requested). 

Young men ([[Deacon (Latter Day Saints)|deacons]] or [[Teacher (Latter Day Saints)|teachers]] in the [[Aaronic priesthood (Latter Day Saints)|Aaronic Priesthood]]) are often assigned to pass by members' residences to inquire if they can convey any fast offerings to the bishop.<ref>LDS Church, Aaronic Priesthood Manual I, Lesson 4: "The Law of the Fast".</ref> In some areas, members may also pay fast offerings on the Internet.

There is no requirement to make any financial donation to fast offerings or any of the church's other funds in order to maintain one's membership; such donations are encouraged but are not mandatory.