The Christmas Offering
You can also give online by selecting the 2024 Christmas Offering option from the drop-down menu on Tithely.
A Christmas Offering That Brings Hope and Warmth
This Christmas season, we are called to share the light of Christ in tangible ways that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. At St. Paul’s, we are thrilled to announce that this year’s Christmas Offering will support the 2024-2025 Winter Emergency Shelters.
These shelters, run in partnership with several downtown Winston-Salem churches and organizations, provide critical support during the coldest months of the year. This year, the program is expanding to offer:
- Safe overnight shelter for women and children, ensuring they have a warm, secure place to rest.
- A warming station, where anyone in need can enjoy a hot bowl of soup and take refuge from the harsh winter weather.
The shelters will operate from December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, but they still need approximately $35,000 to meet their budget and fully fund the program.
How Your Gift Helps
Every donation, no matter the size, has a direct impact:
- $150 provides a woman with shelter for a week.
- $300 provides a mother and child with shelter for a week.
Your contributions will help ensure that no one is left out in the cold this winter.
How to Give
Offerings for the Winter Emergency Shelters will be collected at:
- The Feast of St. Thomas service on December 18 at 5:30 pm in the Chapel.
- All Christmas Eve services.
- The Christmas Day service.
You can also give online by selecting the 2024 Christmas Offering option from the drop-down menu on Tithely.
More Than Shelter
This offering is more than a financial contribution—it’s a chance to embody the love and compassion of Christ for our community. By giving, you’re helping create a space of safety, warmth, and hope for those in need.
To learn more about the Winter Emergency Shelters and their impact, visit www.thedwellingws.org.
This Christmas, let’s come together to ensure that everyone in our community has a warm place to rest and the hope of a brighter tomorrow. Your generosity will change lives.
Thank you for being part of this meaningful work.