OGHS – National Association of Congregational Christian Churches https://www.naccc.org National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:08:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 One Great Hour of Sharing – 2025 Milwaukee Area Flood Relief https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-2025-milwaukee-area-flood-relief/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:08:26 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=18137

A State of Emergency has been declared across the Milwaukee area due to historic amounts of rain and record-shattering flooding. Four rivers hit record high levels, thousands are without power, and roads have been damaged. The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is actively monitoring the needs of those impacted.

As a result of this need, the Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC) is gratefully receiving One Great Hour of Sharing Disaster donations designated to 2025 Milwaukee Area Flood Relief. These funds will be distributed to vetted individuals, organizations, and NACCC mission partners providing aid, as well as NACCC churches that have experienced flood damage.

Donations may be made online via PayPal or Venmo.

Please be sure to designate your donation to:
OGHS Disaster – 2025 Milwaukee Area Flood Relief

Donations via check can be mailed to:
NACCC
PO Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154

The NACCC makes every effort to honor donor wishes in regard to their gifts. Occasionally, a situation will arise where a project is no longer viable. In such cases, the NACCC will direct those donated funds to one of our other funds that is most similar to the donor’s original intentions.

Please be in contact with us if you or your church are directly affected.

To donate now, visit: https://www.naccc.org/donate/

Thank you for your compassion and support.

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An Update on Texas Flood Relief – Convoy of Hope https://www.naccc.org/mission-partner-updates-an-update-on-texas-flood-relief/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:19:17 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=18000

NACCC Mission Affiliate Convoy of Hope is on the ground in Texas, providing desperately needed relief to communities that have been devastated by recent flooding.

As of this afternoon, Convoy of Hope has served more than 6,854 individuals and distributed 130,962 pounds of products to those in need across five Texas communities.

Your donations to the NACCC’s One Great Hour of Sharing Disaster – Texas Flood Relief Fund help them deliver urgently needed supplies and assistance.

To donate now, visit our website, where you can choose to contribute via PayPal or Venmo, or find instructions on how to donate via check. Please include a note designating the funds to OGHS – Texas Flood Relief.

To watch a video update from Convoy of Hope, click here.

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One Great Hour of Sharing – 2025 Texas Flood Relief https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-2025-texas-flood-relief/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:59:43 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=17973

As catastrophic flash flooding devastates central Texas, the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is closely monitoring the needs of those impacted. The floods have claimed 109 lives across six counties, including at least 28 children, and many more remain missing.

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC) is gratefully receiving One Great Hour of Sharing Disaster (OGHS – Disaster) donations to be distributed to vetted individuals, organizations, and NACCC mission partners providing aid, as well as NACCC churches that are actively involved in offering relief.

Our mission affiliate, Convoy of Hope, is on the ground to support the affected areas. Your donations will help them deliver urgently needed supplies and assistance.

Donations may be made online via PayPal or Venmo. Please be sure to designate your donation to OGHS – Texas Flood Relief.

Donations via check can be mailed to:

NACCC

PO Box 288

Oak Creek, WI 53154

Please include a note designating the funds to OGHS – Texas Flood Relief.

The NACCC makes every effort to honor donor wishes in regard to their gifts. Occasionally, a situation will arise where a project is no longer viable. In such cases, the NACCC will direct those donated funds to one of our other funds that is most similar to the donor’s original intentions.

Please be in contact with us if you or your church are directly affected.

Thank you for your compassion and support.

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One Great Hour of Sharing – 2025 California Wildfire Relief https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-2025-california-wildfire-relief/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:39:08 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=16767
As the California wildfires continue to cause devastation across the Los Angeles area, the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC) is closely monitoring the needs of those impacted.
 
The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC) is gratefully receiving One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) donations, to be distributed to vetted individuals, organizations, and NACCC mission partners providing aid as well as NACCC churches that are either directly impacted by the fires or actively involved in providing relief to those in need.
 
Donations may be made online via PayPal or Venmo. Please be sure to designate your donation to 2025 California Wildfire Relief.
 
Donations via check can be mailed to:
NACCC
PO Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Please include a note designating the funds to 2025 California Wildfire Relief.
 
The NACCC makes every effort to honor donor wishes in regard to their gifts. Occasionally, a situation will arise where a project is no longer viable. The NACCC will direct those donated funds to one of our other funds that is most similar to the donor’s original wishes.
 
Please be in contact with us if you or your church are directly affected.
 
Thank you for your consideration and support.
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One Great Hour of Sharing – Hurricane Helene https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-hurricane-helene/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:47:00 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=16103

Working together, we can help the survivors of Hurricane Helene. The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC) is gratefully accepting One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) donations, which will be disbursed to:

  1. Convoy of Hope
  2. NACCC mission partners
  3. Vetted individuals providing aid
  4. NACCC churches impacted by or helping with relief efforts

Donations may be made online via PayPal or Venmo. Please be sure to designate your donation to Hurricane Helene Relief.

Donations made via check can be mailed to:
NACCC
PO Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154
Please include a note designating the funds to Hurricane Helene Relief.

Thank you for considering a donation!

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One Great Hour of Sharing – Spencer, Iowa https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-spencer-iowa/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:49:31 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=15668

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC), on behalf of the NACCC, is gratefully receiving funds to assist with flood relief for Spencer, Iowa, and surrounding communities.

The MOMC makes every effort to work through churches, vetted organizations, and individuals closest to those in need. Funds will also be used to send students from the University of Olivet to help with relief efforts. The trip will be led by Dr. Mike Fales, Director of Service Learning and Campus Ministries and Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

To mail a check, please send to:

Mailing address:

NACCC – OGHS
PO Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154

*Please note on your check that the funds are for Spencer Flood Relief.

Donate HERE.

*Please follow the prompts to designate your funds.

If you have questions, or if your church is working to help in this crisis, please contact Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator: jrobie@naccc.org.

NACCC Mission Statement

Our mission: To nurture fellowship among Congregational Christian Churches and to support ministries of the local church in its community and to the world, all in the name of Christ.

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One Great Hour of Sharing – Gaza https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-gaza/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:53:26 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=13116

The hearts and prayers of Congregationalists are with those impacted by the conflict in Gaza where millions have been killed, injured, or displaced.

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC), on behalf of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches (NACCC), is gratefully accepting donations to support relief efforts facilitated by Convoy of Hope and for trauma care as avenues become available.

When mailing a check or donating online, note that the funds are for One Great Hour of Sharing Gaza relief efforts.

Mailing address:
NACCC – OGHS
PO Box 288
Oak Creek WI 53154

Online donations:
Donate online at www.naccc.org/donate, Venmo, or click here.

If you have questions, or if your church is working to help in this crisis, please contact Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator.

NACCC Mission Statement

Our mission: To nurture fellowship among Congregational Christian Churches and to support ministries of the local church in its community and to the world, all in the name of Christ.

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One Great Hour of Sharing – Syria & Turkey https://www.naccc.org/oghs-syria-turkey/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=10806

Our hearts go out to the people in the countries of Syria and Turkey where earthquake damage has caused overwhelming destruction and the death toll, already at 20,000, continues to rise. Congregationalists around the world join together lifting them in prayer. We are receiving inquiries about opportunities to offer tangible support.

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC), on behalf of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, is gratefully receiving funds to assist with Syria and Turkey relief efforts.

In times of crisis, MOMC makes every effort to work through member churches and missions closest to those in need. UPDATE: All funds will be sent to the Armenian Evangelical Bethel Church, Aleppo, Syria, which was recommended by a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Pomona, CA. The NACCC will receive documentation as to how funds are used.

To mail a check or donate online, please include a note with your donation indicating that the funds are for Syria and Turkey relief efforts.

Mailing address:
NACCC – OGHS
PO Box 288
Oak Creek WI 53154

On-line donations:
Donate online at www.naccc.org, Venmo, or click here.

If you have questions, or if your church is working to help in this crisis, please contact Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator

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One Great Hour of Sharing – Hurricane Ian and Fiona https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-hurricane-ian-and-fiona/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:02:38 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=10183

Our hearts go out to the people impacted by recent natural disasters as we see the devastation in their communities. Congregationalists join the country in lifting them in prayer. We are preparing to offer them tangible support.

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC), on behalf of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, is gratefully receiving funds to assist with relief efforts.

In times of crisis, the MOMC makes every effort to work through member churches and missions closest to those in need. ECHO International, an NACCC mission, has sustained major damage. Some NACCC churches in the disaster zone may need assistance. Where our churches and missions are not present, we work through respected and responsible organizations that meet NACCC requirements.

To mail a check or donate online:

Mailing address

NACCC – OGHS
PO Box 288
Oak Creek WI 53154

On-line donations: www.naccc.org/donate  or click here

*When donating by mail or online, please indicate that your gift is for Ian/Fiona.

If you have questions, or if your church is working to help in this crisis, please contact Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator

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One Great Hour of Sharing – Kentucky Flooding Relief Efforts https://www.naccc.org/one-great-hour-of-sharing-kentucky-flooding-relief-efforts/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:55:35 +0000 https://www.naccc.org/?p=9790

Our hearts go out to the people of Kentucky as flooding devastates their communities. Congregationalists join the country in lifting them in prayer. We are preparing to offer them tangible support.

The Mission and Outreach Ministry Council (MOMC), on behalf of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, is gratefully receiving funds to assist with Kentucky relief efforts.

In times of crisis, the MOMC makes every effort 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. One organization to receive funds will be Convoy of Hope.  Kentucky governor Andy Beshear has also set up a “Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund” which will be considered.

To mail a check or donate online, please include a note with your donation indicating that the funds are for Kentucky flood relief efforts.

Mailing address:

NACCC – OGHS
PO Box 288
Oak Creek WI 53154

Donate Online Please include a note with your donation indicating that the funds are for Kentucky flood relief efforts.

If you have questions, or if your church is working to help in this crisis, please contact Julie Robie, Missions Coordinator.

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