November 30–December 21, 2025
God has blessed the Church with incredible leadership in every time and place, but those leaders often need to be supported by their communities as well. This Offering addresses the support needed by some of our leaders, including supporting leadership development for communities of color, and providing support for Presbyterian church workers in their time of need. Contributions may be mailed to the church payable to “First Presbyterian Church” at P.O. Box 385, Blairstown, NJ 07825 – please specify the special offering you are supporting. Contributions may also be made electronically for PC(USA) Special Offerings; simply select “Give Now” to begin.

November 30 – December 21, 2025

The Christmas Joy Offering has been a cherished Presbyterian tradition since the 1930s. The Offering distributes gifts equally to the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and to Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. The Assistance Program provides critical financial support to church workers and their families. Presbyterian-related schools and colleges provide education and leadership development while nurturing racial and ethnic heritage. This has been a Presbyterian commitment for nearly 140 years.

OFFERING DISTRIBUTION:

50% Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions, which provides critical financial assistance to current and retired church workers and their families in their time of need.
50% supports Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color to provide education and leadership development.

For more information on the Christmas Joy Offering, visit Christmas Joy Offering | Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)