Christmas Joy Offering
Each year during the Advent and Christmas season, we lift up past, present, and future leaders of the church. God has blessed the church with incredible leadership in every time and place, but those leaders often need to be supported by their communities as well. This Offering provides support for Presbyterian church workers and their families in their time of need and leadership development and education for communities of color at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.
- 50% supports the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions, which provides critical financial assistance to current and retired church workers and their families in their time of need.
- 50% supports Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color to provide education and leadership development.
Downloadable Resources
Each offering includes resources, like bulletin inserts and social media images, that help you plan, prepare and implement a successful offering season. Scroll down to view our downloadable resources.
Print Resources and Standing Orders
Additionally, you can have any resources that are also available in print shipped to you. Visit The PC(USA) Store or contact Customer Service by email or call 800-533-4371 to order bulletin inserts, posters, and other free offering materials.
If you want these print materials shipped to you, automatically ask Customer Service about setting up a standing order.
Need to update your standing order? Call 800-533-4371 or email Customer Service.
When is the Christmas Joy Offering received?
Most congregations receive this offering on the Sunday before Christmas Eve, while many receive it throughout Advent. However, your congregation is welcome to celebrate this Offering at any point in the year.
Where do we send the funds?
Congregations remit through their normal receiving agency (usually the presbytery) or Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) P.O. Box 643700 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700.
Mid Councils remit to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) P.O. Box 643751 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3751
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Download the Leader’s Guide
The Leader’s Guide contains everything you need to have a successful offering season. There is information about the offering itself, including what this offering supports, statistics, and the impact it has had in previous years. Instructions for before, during, and after each offering season are included. Minute for mission scripts are also featured in the back of this Leader’s Guide.
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