Christmas Joy Offering

The Christmas Joy Offering is a Presbyterian tradition which has been in
existence for over seventy years.

Since 1991 the distribution of funds is 50 percent to the Board of Pensions and 50 percent to the Presbyterian related racial ethnic schools and colleges through the National Ministries Division of the General Assembly Council.  It is one of the four special offerings designated by the General Assembly.  The Board of Pensions uses their share to support retired and active church workers and their spouses and families.  The offering is collected usually the Sunday before Christmas. This provides congregations a direct way to support those in the church family who need assistance during difficult times.