5 for 5 Offerings
Consider becoming a 5 for 5 church!
Being 5 for 5 is a simple but meaningful way congregations live into our covenant as the United Church of Christ. When a church gives to all five of the UCC’s special mission offerings, it says something important: we understand ourselves as part of something larger than our local setting, and we choose to show up for the wider church and the world.
These offerings support ministries of justice, compassion, leadership development, disaster response, and global partnership. They allow the UCC to respond quickly when communities are in crisis and to walk alongside partners working for dignity and hope every day.
No congregation gives in exactly the same way or at the same level, and that’s okay. What matters is the shared commitment to participate, to care, and to trust that together our gifts do more than any one of us could do alone.
If your congregation is already 5 for 5, thank you. Your faithfulness matters more than you know. If you’re not there yet, I invite you to consider whether this might be the season to take that step.
The Five for 5 Offerings
In addition to Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) basic support, the 5 for 5 includes four Special Mission Offerings:
One Great Hour of Sharing
March 15, 2026
Supports disaster relief, refugee assistance, and development ministries. Resources and information can be found here.
Strengthen the Church
May 24, 2026
Invests in the future of the church by supporting new ministries and leadership development. Resources and information can be found here.
Neighbors in Need
October 4, 2026
Focuses on justice initiatives, with a particular emphasis on supporting marginalized and underrepresented communities. Resources and information can be found here.
The Christmas Fund
December 20 and 27, 2026 (or another date that fits your context)
The Christmas Fund has been caring for active and retired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ for more than 100 years. It provides emergency grants, supplementation of small annuities and health premiums, and Christmas “Thank You” gift checks to lower-income retirees each December. Resources and information can be found here.