One Great Hour of Sharing

Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God’s love with people experiencing need. Our gifts support ministries of disaster response, refugee assistance and resettlement and community development that help people find safe refuge, start new lives and work together to strengthen their families and communities. Recognizing that the hope we have in Christ is lived out in our hope for one another, we respond with gifts that help our sisters and brothers around the world find hope for a brighter future.

Distribution of receipts

Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated One Great Hour of Sharing gifts, while Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receives 32 percent.

When received

Most congregations receive the offering on Easter Sunday, Palm Sunday or both, while many receive it throughout Lent. Standing orders for offering materials are delivered to congregations in January.