SPECIAL OFFERINGS

Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church participates in Special Offerings of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that are a collective witness to Jesus Christ's love for the whole Church.

Current Special Offerings

One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)

SVPC will receive and dedicate the OGHS offering on Palm Sunday.

Give Now — OGHS (credit/debit)
Give Now — OGHS (PayPal)

One Great Hour of Sharing is a multi-denominational offering that makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of money and time. Today, projects are underway in more than 100 countries, including the United States and Canada. While specific allocations differ in each denomination, all use their One Great Hour of Sharing funds to make possible disaster relief, refugee assistance, development aid and more.

 

One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) gives to three specific ministries of the church: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People.

 

While the offering will be dedicated on Palm Sunday, you may give now (or any time during the year) using a credit/debit card, PayPal, or by sending a check to the church office. Be sure to designate your gift to "One Great Hour of Sharing". Thank you for your generosity.

PDA — Southern California Wildfire Relief

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance logo

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events. Sunnyvale Pres has long supported PDA through financial gifts, and hands-on relief efforts (especially our Youth CARAVAN mission trips). Pastors Hardy and Laura currently serve on the PDA Advisory Committee.

Give Now — LA Wildfire Relief

Please designate your payment to "PDA - LA Fires."

Southern California is facing multiple uncontrolled fires, exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions. More than 12,000 structures have burned and tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate. 

 

Your generous gifts will bring hope and encouragement. Learn more about PDA's response to the wildfires.

Photo thanks to PDA

Previous Special Offerings

2024 Christmas Eve Offering

 Every year, 100% of the Christmas Eve offering is donated to local and international mission partners who are serving the poor, hungry, homeless, oppressed, and afflicted. The needs of these communities are overwhelming.

Give Now — Christmas Eve offering

Please designate your payment to "Christmas Eve Offering" 

The Mission & Service ministry team has chosen Cameron House and City Hope (both San Francisco-based organizations) for the 2024 Christmas Eve offering.

 

Cameron House empowers the San Francisco Chinese community to build strength and resilience through family-centered programs. Their vision is a safe and healthy community where people learn, heal, and thrive.

 

City Hope SF is committed to the ongoing work of creating connection and care for the most marginalized neighbors of the Tenderloin while addressing food insecurity. Their meal programs are intentionally designed to be a dignifying expreience for the community. City Hope serves restaurant-style meals, where they seat their guests, call them by name, and give them the dignity of choosing from a menu.

Peace & Global Witness

SVPC will receive and dedicate the P&GW offering on World Communion Sunday.

Give Now — P&GW

Please designate your payment to "Peace & Global Witness."

Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church has a history of generously supporting the Peace and Global Witness offering. This year, 25% of the offering goes to support two organizations chosen by our Mission & Service Ministry team:

 

(1) Undue Medical Debt (formerly "RIP Medical Debt") — An organization dedicated to buying medical debt and then forgiving it for those for which debt is a critical financial burden. Each $1 donation erases about $100 of medical debt. 

 

(2) WeHope — A local organization that has recently partnered with the city of Sunnyvale to provide outreach services to homeless residents. WeHope's mission is to help individuals experiencing homelessness become healthy, employed, and housed through innovative solutions.

 

The remainder of the offering helps fund many worthy mission-related causes of our national denomination and the Presbytery of San Jose’s Peace and Justice Working Group. The campaign begins in early September and ends on World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2024. Thank you for your generous support.

For more information on Undue Medical Debt, please read:

PDA — Hurricane Helene Relief

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance logo

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crises and catastrophic events. Sunnyvale Pres has long supported PDA through financial gifts, and hands-on relief efforts (especially our Youth CARAVAN mission trips). Pastors Hardy and Laura currently serve on the PDA Advisory Committee.

Give Now — PDA Hurricane Helene 

Please designate your payment to "PDA - Hurricane Helene Relief." 

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on September 26th as a very dangerous category 4 hurricane. The impact of Helene has been felt across multiple states. With the storm surge, wind damage, and flooding, it is crucial to have the necessary resources to support the many communities that are affected. Helene caused devastating damage in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

 

Your generous gifts will bring hope and encouragement. Learn more about PDA's response to Hurricane Helene.

PDA photo of clearing downed trees from a road

Bread for the World
Offering of Letters

Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization urging U.S. decision makers to do all they can to pursue a world without hunger. Their mission is to educate and equip people to advocate for policies and programs that can help end hunger in the U.S. and around the world.

 

What is the Offering of Letters?

Bread for the World’s annual Offering of Letters campaign engages churches, campuses, and other faith communities in writing letters to Congress. Each year, for the focus of the campaign, Bread for the World chooses specific legislation or a legislative emphasis that can make a real difference to people struggling with hunger and poverty.

 

Sunnyvale Pres urges people to learn about the Farm Bill and to write letters to their senators and representatives urging them to support the reauthorization of the farm bill. The Farm Bill is reauthorized every five years. The recent Farm Bill expired on Sept. 30, 2023. Write your legislators to encourage them to pass a new bill now!

Learn More about Bread for the World
Take Action — Write to Congress

Thank you for your support!