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How do I get started with Realm?

If you have an email address on file with the church, you have a profile waiting to be activated. To activate your profile and get started with Realm, you need to open an email invitation from “Nu Grace Nu Mercy Church” Follow these steps to activate your profile:

1.  Open the email and create a password. You will then be sent a verification email.

2.   Open the verification email and click on the link to verify your account. Your profile is activated!

3.   To log in to Realm, click on the Realm login button.

4.   Enter your email address and the password you created.

I didn’t receive an email invitation. What do I do?

If you did not receive an email invitation and you know you have a valid email address on file with the church, first please check your spam/junk folder. If the email invitation isn’t there, please contact the church office.

If you did not receive an email invitation and you don’t have an email address on file with the church, you will need to give the church office your email address. Why? Each profile is linked to a separate email address; multiple profiles in one household can’t be linked to a single address.

Contact the office by sending an email to info.ngnmchurch@gmail.com or by calling the church office during business hours at 312-288-8829

How do I get to Realm on my computer?

You must first respond to the invitation email and activate your profile. After you have activated your profile, go to Realm through the church website. Then click on the login button and enter your email address and password.

Is there a mobile app for smartphones and tablets?

Yes. To use the app, you must first respond to the invitation email and activate your profile. (If you did not receive an email, contact the church office.) To download the iOS or Android app, search for “Realm Connect.” (The full name of the app is “Connect – Our Church Community” from ACS Technologies.)

Help! I’m not getting any email from the church and my committees!

After you have activated your Realm profile, you need to change your email settings for Realm. Click on the arrow next to your name in the upper right corner of your profile. Select “Email Settings.” Select “All posts and replies.” In the app, go to “More” and “Settings.”

What about privacy? Who can see my personal and contact information? Who can see my children’s personal information?

Realm is a private, password-protected system for members of our church community only.

To check your privacy settings, click on the arrow next to your name in the upper right corner of your screen (or “More” in the app). Then click on “Manage Privacy.” We urge everyone over 18 to choose “Everyone in our church.” Other Realm users in the church will be able to see your email and home address, phone number, birthday (month and day, not year), marital status, and the names of members of your household. If you prefer to keep certain information private, you can choose one of the other options.

To comply with our Safe Conduct Policy, privacy settings for children and youth under 18 are set to “Only the church staff.” Parents, please do not change these settings for your children.

Can I make changes to my personal and contact information?

Yes! We encourage everyone to update their profiles. To see your personal and contact information, click on the arrow next to your name in the upper right corner of your screen (or “More” in the app). Select “My Profile” to check the information about you. Click on “Edit Profile” to change any of this information.

Should I upload a photo to my profile?

Yes, please! In a church as large as ours, it’s helpful to connect names and faces. Headshots are best! To upload a photo from your computer, click on the circle containing your initials.

Can I register my children for CYF programs and classes in Realm?

Yes. Watch for communication from the CYF office with instructions for how to register for classes and events.

Does Realm replace the church website?

No. The church website is the church’s public and welcoming online presence to people who may be unfamiliar with our church. The website will continue to provide key information about church programs.

You can log in to Realm by clicking “Realm” on this page.

Can I make a pledge or donate to the church online? Can I see what I’ve given?

Yes. You can donate through the church website, the Realm website, and Realm app. To see your giving history, you must log in to Realm.