Strengthen the Church 2024
Support the expansion of ministry and growth of UCC local congregations with the Strengthen the Church offering. Your contribution fuels the UCC’s commitment to creating a just world by investing in new ministries and practices that address local community needs.
As God calls our congregations to innovate and evolve, your generosity will help plant new churches, inspire fresh ideas in existing ones, and nurture the spiritual growth of our youth and young adults. Targeting the offering for Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, 2024, but any offering marked for this cause in May will be forwarded to the National UCC on our congregation’s behalf. Give through Realm, Vanco, or special offering envelopes. Let’s make a difference together!
2024 Special Non Pledge Offerings Outcomes
January 2024 – Mission to the Homeless
In 2024, the Church of the Apostles congregation doubled our 2023 Mission to the Homeless donation by raising a total of $1,007 to be used to address the immediate needs of Homeless – locally, nationally, and globally.
February 2024 – Apostles Assistance Fund
The Apostles Assistance Fund, garnered $1,295 in February 2024 to aid Rev. Kathryn Kuhn’s efforts in supporting local individuals with bills. We encourage those who haven’t yet donated to consider contributing to this ongoing collection by Clicking Here.
March 2024 – One Great Hour of Sharing
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Church of the Apostles UCC, we raised $2,292 for the One Great Hour of Sharing campaign! This initiative provides vital support for disaster relief efforts, offering essential aid like clean water, food, education, and healthcare to those in need worldwide. To continue contributing to this impactful campaign, visit the UCC’s webpage: Link to One Great Hour of Sharing
2023 Special Non-Pledge Offerings Outcomes
January 2023 – Mission to the Homeless
Our Congregation generously donated $500 in 2023 to the Mission to the Homeless offering which played a crucial role in supporting disaster relief efforts after catastrophic fires in Hawaii.
February 2023 – Apostles Assistance Fund
The Apostles Assistance Fund helps those in need of emergency funds for various reasons and it also provides home care and personal care items to those in need. In 2023 we raised $2,752 to support local families with rent, bills and other financial support.
March 2023 – One Great Hour of Sharing
In 2023, members of the Church of the Apostles UCC contributed $1,957 to the United Church of Christ’s One Great Hour of Sharing Campaign. This endeavor supports disaster relief efforts, offering vital assistance like clean water, food, education, and healthcare to individuals in crisis globally.
May 2023 – Strengthen the Church
In May 2023, our congregation supported the Strengthen the Church campaign through the United Church of Christ. We donated an amazing $1,095 to this campaign.
June 2023 – Lancaster Theological Seminary
In 2023, we donated $552 to the Lancaster Theological Seminary which supports their efforts to grow their outreach and offer accessibility to more students.
September 2023 – Harvest Home & Apostles Food Bank
In September 2023, we raised $2,572 for the Harvest Home /Food Bank which aims to support those facing food insecurity in the Lancaster area.
October 2023 – Neighbors in Need
Our 2023 Neighbors in Need campaign raised $953 to be donated to the UCC which divides the funds into organizations that champion social justice and growth.
December 2023 – UCC Christmas Fund / Bethany & Hoffman Homes for Youth
The 2023 UCC Christmas Fund raised $766.
The Bethany & Hoffman Homes for Youth offering raised $1,897.
