“What Gifts Shall We Bring?” Help support the Christmas Offering by giving your offering on December 14 and 21! The Christmas Offering for Regional Ministry. In 32 regions across the U.S. and Canada, ministers are nurtured and congregations are provided opportunities for work and worship. Often recognized for the ministries of camps and conferences, regions also play a critical role in the preparation and authorization of ministerial ordination. Both are key to church leadership and development. Regions partner with congregations to support the work required to call a new minister