Thanksgiving Offering
The Thanksgiving Offering, received in many congregations on November 16 and 23, benefits the Colleges, Universities, Seminaries, and Divinity Houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Higher education has been an important focus for Disciples since the very beginning of the movement.
Throughout our history, Disciples have founded institutions of higher learning to educate students and form leaders to make a difference in the world. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is still committed to higher education. Your gift to the Thanksgiving Offering helps support the education of thousands of students at our fifteen colleges and universities as well as our seven seminaries and divinity houses.
Email Fraud Alert
There has been an uptick in fraudulent emails that appear as though they have come from clergy, staff, or leaders in this region. Please be vigilant; churches are particularly vulnerable to phishing emails requesting gift cards, asking that money be sent to the account of a “sick relative,” and other similar tactics that attempt to take advantage of compassion. For information on how to recognize and protect yourself from phishing scams, visit the FTC’s guide.
