Our gifts support dedicated pastors, church workers, and retirees who find themselves facing urgent financial needs. This can range from supplements to maintain independent living to emergency funds to meet unexpected expenses.
Additionally, 50% of the offering goes to support Presbyterian-affiliated racial ethnic schools and colleges, enabling students to develop their gifts and find their callings.
The Joy Offering was initiated in the 1930’s and is just as essential today. $1.1 million of gifts from 2020 have been used this year in support of current and retired church workers and the Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. The need is no less in 2021. Please give generously.
During the last months many things have changed, but what remains constant is God’s love and support of us. We are still very much together, and that offers each of us the challenge and opportunity to support those who have served us and now need some assistance and to help those Presbyterian organizations serving young people of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Please give generously to the Christmas Joy Offering. The envelope is in your December packet or just designate it on your check.
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