The offerings from Golden Cross and Red Stocking Sundays support the conference homes and agencies, formerly referred to as health and welfare ministries.  Western PA Conference establish May 6-7, 2023 or another date chosen by the local church for Golden Cross Weekend and that any weekend in Advent 2023 be established as the time for a Red Stocking Weekend and that a special offering be received in the local churches on these Sundays for the purpose of providing continued support to these ministries in the Annual Conference. Local churches are urged to use these Sundays as opportunities to share information concerning the extensive and vital ministries of these homes and agencies.