‘Give with a Purpose’ on #GivingTuesday

LOUISVILLE —  Imagine one day in the calendar year when Presbyterians — together — have an opportunity to demonstrate the power of their collective generosity.

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Imagine an increasingly popular annual observance launched in 2012 as a philanthropic response to the consumer-driven holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a way for people to give and give back.

Imagine #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement joined in 2014 by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which seeks to positively impact neighbors across the nation and around the world.

And, new this year, the entire PC(USA) is invited into a singular effort to “Give with a Purpose” to help provide clean water, end hunger, sustain communities and support education through the Presbyterian Giving Catalog.

“This year, we are calling all Presbyterians to witness to the connectional church in action by dedicating our #GivingTuesday gifts to PC(USA) projects and partnerships that further the causes that are closest to our hearts,” said the Rev. Wilson Kennedy, associate director for the PC(USA)’s Stewardship and Funds Development. “On Dec. 2, we are prayerfully inviting all Presbyterians to ‘Give with a Purpose’ by supporting the ministries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) through the Giving Catalog.”

For more than 10 years, churches, mid councils and individuals have been turning to the Presbyterian Giving Catalog as a tangible way to provide real and positive impact around the world.

New this year, the 2025–2026 edition of the Giving Catalog has been reorganized to focus on four global causes that align with the mission of the Church:

• Provide Clean Water
• End Hunger
• Sustain Communities
• Support Education

The 2025–2026 Giving Catalog, which is currently available in English in print and online, offers a total of 44 items under the above four cause areas to fit every prospective donor’s missional interests and budget. This year’s edition will also be available in Spanish and Korean later this fall.

“Although we, as Christians, are called by God to support the ministry of the church through the giving of our time, talent and treasure each and every day,” said Teresa Mader, manager for the Presbyterian Giving Catalog and Direct Response, “the PC(USA)’s #GivingTuesday initiative offers Presbyterians a unique opportunity to demonstrate our togetherness as a denomination to make a lasting impact.”

For congregations and mid councils who wish to participate in #GivingTuesday, a tool kit with a wealth of resources is available to download here.

“On Giving Tuesday, we can show the world that Presbyterians are serious about enacting Christ’s call to love our neighbors as we love ourselves,” Kennedy added. “It is a day when we are collectively called to ‘Give with a Purpose.’ It’s a day when we are invited to listen to the Spirit’s movement and respond with glad and generous hearts.”