2024 Beneficiaries
2024 Beneficiaries
This year one hundred percent of your offering will go to:
Western North Carolina Hurricane Relief
The Western North Carolina Conference resources United Methodist Churches and their communities in North Carolinas 44 westernmost counties. Of those 44 counties, 22 were directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. Your generous Christmas Eve offering will support relief efforts for our neighbors across Western North Carolina.
Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity
St. Stephen will support the construction of multi-family residence with Habitat For Humanity, allowing housing for four families in an area where traditionally only two will reside. In addition to your generous Christmas Eve offering, stay tuned for opportunities to serve in the new year.
You don’t have to wait until Christmas Eve to give: You can give now by donating online (be sure to choose “Christmas Eve Offering” in the dropdown menu) or donating by check; make checks payable to St. Stephen UMC and include Christmas Eve Offering in the memo line. Checks may be placed in offering plates or brought or mailed to the church.
We hope you will make plans to give generously to this annual special offering.