One Great Hour of Sharing
One Great Hour of Sharing
In 1948, Bishop Henry Knox Sherrill, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, set a goal of raising one million dollars per year for the Presiding Bishop’s Fund for World Relief. On nationwide radio, he challenged the Christian brothers and sisters of his community to raise “one million dollars in one hour.” And they did! This would soon become the foundation for One Great Hour of Sharing or OGHS.
What began as a challenge has become a tradition for many Christian churches, church families, and our National Association. Every offering is unique, but the goal is always the same. In the spirit of Christ, One Great Hour of Sharing helps people help themselves in places of poverty, hunger, sickness, conflict, emergency, and natural disaster.
Contribution Efforts
In recent years, the NACCC and its member churches have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars through the OGHS program to a host of missions and ministries targeting hunger, homelessness, wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and typhoons.
Every effort is made to work through member churches and missions closest to those in need. Where our churches and missions are not present, we work through respected and responsible organizations such as the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, World Vision, Samaritan’s Purse, and Church World Services, all of them Christian, four-star Charity Navigator recommended agencies.
Get Involved with OGHS
Our world has changed since 1946, but human needs have stayed the same. There are many ways for you and your church to be involved. Your church can take a One Great Hour of Sharing offering in response to a particular cause, concern, or disaster. You can also set aside a Sunday, or several Sundays, every year to take a collection for OGHS. Designated funds will be sent in a timely manner, and general monies will be held by the NACCC to be distributed as needs arise.
Readying for the Call
The NACCC may appeal for relief funds with little or no advanced warning. To ensure that reserve funds are available when needed, please contribute to the OGHS Fund throughout the year.
Connect with the NACCC Team
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the NACCC, please send us a message. We look forward to hearing from you!