One Great Hour of Sharing
Started in 1949, One Great Hour of
Sharing is a long-standing ecumenical
effort aimed at raising the funds necessary
to provide relief and reconstruction for
communities in the aftermath of disaster.
What started as an hour-long radio appeal
has evolved over the years, varying from
eight to 29 participating denominations,
and has become the most participated-in
Offering in the Presbyterian Church
(USA). The offering is received during the
season of Lent (February 18-April 1) and
makes a difference in the world through
three impactful programs: Presbyterian
Disaster Assistance (PDA) which works
alongside communities as they recover
and find hope after the devastation of
natural or human-caused disasters. This
program receives 32% of the funds raised
and our congregation has sent workers to
Gulfport, MS and Jamaica, NY to work
after hurricanes; Presbyterian Hunger
Program (PHP) which takes action to
alleviate hunger and the systemic causes
of poverty so all may be fed. This
program receives 36% of the funds
raised; and Self-Development of
People (SDOP)which invests in
communities responding to their
experiences of racism, oppression, poverty
and injustice and educates Presbyterians
about the impact of these societal ills.
This program received 32% of the funds
raised. Offering envelopes will be
available at the worship services during
Lent and we ask that you place your
envelop in the offering plates on Sundays
or mail to the church office. Thank you.