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One Great Hour of Sharing Ideas to Connect Worship and the Congregation

Posted June 14th, 2016

Many congregations have had great fun and success incorporating the Presbyterian Giving Catalog into their One Great Hour of Sharing worship and curriculum. Find resources and ideas here to get the whole church involved!

One Great Hour of Sharing Lesson Plan – Fruits of the Spirit

Posted June 14th, 2016

This Lesson Plan (1 of 2) uses fruit to teach the Fruits of the Spirit. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Lesson Plan – Body of Christ

Posted June 14th, 2016

This lesson plan (2 of 2) uses the example of the Body of Christ. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Resources for Children

Posted June 14th, 2016

Find resources to include the smallest members of your congregation, and get excited about One Great Hour of Sharing!

2016 One Great Hour of Sharing Video

Posted June 14th, 2016

Following the tsunami that devastated much of southern Asia in December 2004, Pak Yadi received a $400 seed grant from One Great Hour of Sharing partners. Documentary filmmaker David Barnhart followed him as he rebuilt his life and community.

SDOP Informational Brochure

Posted February 2nd, 2016

The trifold brochure includes basic information about the Presbyterian Committee on the Self Development of People (SDOP). It shares examples and pictures of types of established partnerships with low-income community… Read more »

One Great Hour of Sharing Logo

Posted August 10th, 2015

The new Special Offerings logos highlight the connectional nature of our work. We are individually strong, but can do more when we work together. You will see this symbol repeated… Read more »

2015 One Great Hour of Sharing Thank You Video

Posted April 21st, 2015

Special Offerings Manager Bryce Wiebe thanks individuals and congregations for their support of One Great Hour of Sharing. Available to stream here.

One Great Hour of Sharing financials (2014)

Posted February 24th, 2015

See firsthand how your gifts to the 2014 One Great Hour of Sharing supported the ministries of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance… Read more »

2015 SDOP Sunday

Posted January 21st, 2015

Each year, on a Sunday in Lent, Presbyterians celebrate the ministry of the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, a ministry of the One Great Hour of Sharing. This… Read more »