Gifts to 2025 Lenten Special Offering will be divided evenly between One Great Hour of Sharing and funds to support Plymouth Immigration Ministry.

“Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand— shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous [Parent] in heaven.” (Matthew 5: 14-16, The Message Translation)

One Great Hour of Sharing is one of four special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ. This Lenten Offering supports partners worldwide with ministries that fund health, education and agricultural development, emergency relief, refugee ministries, and both international and domestic disaster response. Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The support of OGHS serves individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, OGHS provides people with safety, sustenance, and hope, improving the lives of people in these challenging situations.

There are a variety of ways to support these life-changing efforts:

• Website (PlymouthChurchSeattle.org) Choose Special Offering – Lent, in the donate fund dropdown menu 
• CashApp: $PlymouthUCCSeattle
• USPS: Plymouth Church UCC PO Box 21368 Seattle WA 98111