PC(USA) Special Offering Changes Coming
The 226th General Assembly (2024) approved several changes to the churchwide Special Offerings to take effect January 1, 2026. The biggest changes will affect One Great Hour of Sharing, World Communion Offering & Christmas Joy Offering.
The Peace & Global Witness Offering which is scheduled for the first Sunday of October, will transform into the World Communion Offering beginning in 2026.
The Pentecost Offering will be discontinued after the 2025 Offering. However, all current recipient causes will continue to be funded through the churchwide Special Offerings. Specifically, ministries focused on children-at-risk, youth, and young adults will now be part of the Christmas Joy Offering.
Through 2025, congregations and mid-councils are still invited to retain a percentage of gifts from their Pentecost and Peace & Global Witness Offerings. In 2026, there will be a new grant-making program to support local and regional ministries
Overall, causes, rather than programs will receive funds as determined by leadership of the future unified agency. This does not mean currently funded programs will no longer receive funding. Broadening the scope of funding areas will invite more congregations, mid-councils, and individuals to support the churchwide Special Offerings while discovering new ways to do God’s work in the world.
Click here for more information about these changes.
The Peace & Global Witness Offering which is scheduled for the first Sunday of October, will transform into the World Communion Offering beginning in 2026.
The Pentecost Offering will be discontinued after the 2025 Offering. However, all current recipient causes will continue to be funded through the churchwide Special Offerings. Specifically, ministries focused on children-at-risk, youth, and young adults will now be part of the Christmas Joy Offering.
Through 2025, congregations and mid-councils are still invited to retain a percentage of gifts from their Pentecost and Peace & Global Witness Offerings. In 2026, there will be a new grant-making program to support local and regional ministries
Overall, causes, rather than programs will receive funds as determined by leadership of the future unified agency. This does not mean currently funded programs will no longer receive funding. Broadening the scope of funding areas will invite more congregations, mid-councils, and individuals to support the churchwide Special Offerings while discovering new ways to do God’s work in the world.
Click here for more information about these changes.