A prayer appropriate for “Christian and Citizen Sunday,” the Sunday before Election Day, written by Sam Wells, Vicar at London’s St. Martin in the Fields and former Dean of the Chapel at Duke; and Abby Kocher.
Many congregations have had great fun and success incorporating the Presbyterian Giving Catalog into their Christmas Joy Offering worship and curriculum. Find resources and ideas here to get the whole church involved!
Written by Jennifer Whitford, Director for Children's Ministry, Worthington Presbyterian, Worthington, Ohio
This Children's Sermon by Jennifer Whitford introduces the Christmas Joy Offering as a way to share with others in response to the gifts we've been given.
This lesson plan (2 of 2) helps us learn about sharing our joy with others because God shares Christ with us.
Written by Jennifer Whitford, Director of Children's Ministry, Worthington Presbyterian, Worthington, Ohio
This lesson plan (1 of 2) helps us learn about recognizing the gift God gives us in Jesus Christ, and how to respond in honor to that gift by recognizing the leaders of our church.
Written by Jennifer Whitford, Director of Children's Ministry, Worthington Presbyterian, Worthington, Ohio
This hymn celebrates that God’s gift of Jesus Christ to the world is a gift of joy— a joy that we as a church are called to share with those who are in need. The third and fourth verses refer to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Christmas Joy Offering. Half of the receipts of this offering go to Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and the other half provides assistance for current and retired church workers and their families who are in need. As we celebrate God’s gift of joy to the world, we dedicate our gifts to those who have served God …
A Children's Sermon for use on World Communion Sunday, in conjunction with the Peace & Global Witness Offering. Written by the Rev. Meg Rift, Director of Christian Education, Fair Oaks Presbyterian, Oak Park, Illinois
This curriculum uses the imagery of a table of peace to connect the Presbyterian Giving Catalog with the Peace & Global Witness Offering for children in grades 5-8. Written by the Rev. Meg Rift, Director of Christian Education, Fair Oaks Presbyterian, Oak Park, Illinois
September 24th is the “official” 2017 date for Evangelism Sunday, but congregations can celebrate it at any time. This is a special Sunday designed to highlight the challenge and opportunity of evangelism. While all of us are not called to be like Billy Graham, we are all called to learn how to share our faith. And all congregations that wish to be vital and sustainable need to learn how to engage in this work. This year’s resource focuses on living the good news as image-bearers of Christ, and offering the bread of heaven to all who are starving.
The ancient biblical vision of turning swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks has stirred the modern-day imagination of Columbia Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia.