Thanks for your interest in Strengthen the Church! Strengthen the Church, one of four special mission offerings within the United Church of Christ, grows the UCC's future by:
Fundingnew church starts and invigorating existing congregations
Supporting the God is Stillspeaking Ministry and its extravagant welcome for all within the United Church of Christ.
All gifts are directed to activities and programs of your church's local conference as well as the UCC's national ministries.
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Check out this video and witness what support makes possible.
The offering is typically received on Pentecost - the day we celebrate the founding of the Christian church - but churches may choose to receive the offering on any Sunday; some choose their local church's anniversary or Thanksgiving Sunday.
We invite you to explore the resources on these pages as you prepare to receive the Strengthen the Church offering in 2009 (see navigation menu at upper left)
Doris Powell Minister for Pastors and Congregational Stewardship Congregational Vitality and Discipleship Ministry Team Local Church Ministries 700 Prospect Ave. Cleveland,Ohio 44115 216-736-3853 powelld@ucc.org