What is Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday?
Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday is one of five Annual Conference Special Sundays that highlight ministries and causes vital to the life of The United Methodist Church. On this day, we celebrate lay and clergy who offer their time, talents, and presence through mission trips and service projects.
Why Does It Matter?
Faith in action is central to the Gospel. This Sunday highlights how mission teams embody Christ’s love by responding to disaster, building homes, leading community projects, and serving where needs are great.
Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday matters because it provides training, resources, and support that help volunteers turn Christian love into action—by building churches, aiding in disaster recovery, improving health care, mentoring leaders, and more. Their service not only offers practical help but also strengthens relationships, builds bridges across cultures, and reflects the church’s deep commitment to loving neighbors near and far. This mission nurtures spiritual growth, encourages accountability, and celebrates the shared journey of discipleship through service.
What Does My Giving Support?
Special Sundays give us a chance to focus our prayers and support on important ministries all year long—uniting our gifts to multiply our impact. Your gifts help train and equip volunteers, support Volunteers in Mission teams with materials and travel assistance, and fund mission opportunities locally and globally through your conference.
When is Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday Celebrated?
Volunteers in Mission Awareness Sunday is observed on a date selected by each Annual Conference.
How Can I Be Part of the Ministry?
You can join a mission team, support volunteers with your prayers and gifts, or help organize a project through your church. Individuals and congregations can learn more at umvim.org. Everyone has something to offer in mission—and your involvement makes a difference. Read more stories and articles about Volunteers in Mission [here].
