Event Name
Benevolences, CongregationNotes
1977 $11,019.44
1978 $13,422 (includes Our Christian World Mission, One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors in Need, Family Thank Offering, Veterans of the Cross, and other regional/educational funds)
1979 $13,710.50
1980 Total congregational and organizational benevolence giving included $14,806 processed via the finance secretary, a $10,000 budgeted amount, and $16,977 in direct contributions to benevolences, including One Great Hour of Sharing, Neighbors in Need, Family Thank Offering, Veterans of the Cross, and Southwest Mission Fund.
1981 Total benevolences given by the congregation and special funds reached $15,548 (including One Great Hour of Sharing at $5,225, Neighbors in Need and Family Thank Offering at $3,157, Southwest Mission Fund at $3,831, and Veterans of the Cross at $2,204), plus direct contributions to benevolences of $15,648.
1982 Congregational and committee-managed benevolences totaled $16,350 in budget disbursements (including Our Christian World Mission, Chicago Theological Seminary, Andover Newton, Pilgrim Place, Rainbow Acres, and local services) alongside direct contributions and special offerings like One Great Hour of Sharing ($6,545), Neighbors in Need ($2,968), and Veterans of the Cross ($2,414).
Chart showing benevolence giving, membership and attendance statistics from 1971 - 1982