Annual Special Offerings
As part of the people of God, First Presbyterian Church seeks to reach out to people beyond our community and our country. We have special offerings that support anti-hunger work, children on the margins, youth ministry and emergency needs. Our dollars, when added to that of the Presbyterian Church USA, do a world of good.
Children's Thanksgiving Offering
100% of proceeds go to Synod Children's Ministries in Virginia, offering care for abused, neglected and
terminally ill children.
Christmas Joy Offering
50% of proceeds provide financial assistance to current and retired church workers in difficult times,
and 50% goes to Presbyterian racial ethnic schools and colleges.
Christmas Eve Offering
A special offering is taken each Christmas Eve for emergency fuel, food and shelter for the needy in the
City of Richmond. This money is distributed by the pastors, working with those who need assistance.
One Great Hour of Sharing (Easter Offering) is divided as follows:
- 36% goes to Presbyterian Hunger Program
- 32% goes to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
- 32% goes to Self-Development of People
Pentecost Offering
50% supports the senior high mission trip to Mexico and 50% goes to national ministries that support youth,
young adults and child advocacy.