Annual Conference Special Sundays
Each year, five Sundays are set aside to bring United Methodists together in support of ministries that make a difference close to home. On each of these Sundays, local churches receive a special offering that stays within their annual conference, strengthening its work in Christian education, disability inclusion, health and wellness, rural ministry, and volunteer mission.
When we give together, we put our faith into action and strengthen ministries in our own communities. That is the heart of United in Impact, the initiative that brings all United Methodist connectional giving under one shared vision. Together, we are united in purpose and greater in impact.
Each Special Sunday page is organized in three simple steps to help explore each ministry:
1) LEARN what each Sunday celebrates and supports; 2) EQUIP your church to get involved and 3) SHARE stories of faith and action.
Christian Education Sunday encourages United Methodist churches to acknowledge teachers, leaders, and volunteers involved in furthering Christian education.
Celebrates local educational ministries through the Annual Conference. An offering supports programs that help people of all ages grow in their Christian faith and encourage service in the church, community, and beyond.
Calls the Church to support health and welfare ministries within the Annual Conference. An offering supports programs serving older adults, children, families, and pastoral care in hospitals.
Celebrates the rural heritage of The United Methodist Church. An offering supports ministries that help teach conference respond to needs in both rural and urban communities.
Celebrates those who served in short-term missions and global mission work. An offering is taken to support short-term mission locally, nationally and globally.
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