Annual Events
Resources for United Methodist Special Sundays related to the work of Global Ministries and annual events such as Easter, Advent, Black History Month, and World AIDS Day.
World Malaria Day
The first World Malaria Day was April 25, 2008 and will be celebrated annually on the same day. This new international day helps raise awareness and understanding of malaria, a preventable and treatable disease which kills up to 3 million people and affects up to 500 million people in a year. Read More
Native American Ministries Sunday
This Special Sunday recognizes and supports contributions of Native Americans to the church and society. Approved by the 1988 General Conference, it is one of six churchwide offerings. Read More
Heritage Sunday
May 24 or the Sunday preceding is a Special Sunday celebrated by United Methodist congregations to reflect on our heritage, celebrate the church's history, and look forward to the future. Read More
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
The goal in recognizing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is to celebrate Asian/Pacific Americans' past, present, and future contributions to leadership and diversity in The United Methodist Church as well as in the United States. Read More
Pentecost
Pentecost is celebrated on the fiftieth day after Easter and commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles in Jerusalem. Read More
Father's Day
Fathers are honored in the United States on the third Sunday in June and elsewhere in the world on various dates.Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month
September15-October 15 gives local congregations the opportunity to celebrate the importance and contributions of the Hispanic culture in worship. Read More
September 11
September 11th is a time to pray for God's guidance and reflect on the meaning of life, human aspirations, and the power of sin. Read More
International Day of Prayer for Peace
On September 21, churches and communities worldwide commit to Peace through prayer, meditation and other forms of spiritual observance. Read More
World Communion Sunday
Observed on the first Sunday of October, this is a day to be in communion with Christians all over the world. Read More
Children's Sabbath
Every October this observance reminds us of the needs of millions of children in our country. We are called not only to prayer, but to action. Read More
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is December 1 every year. United Methodists are encouraged to observe this event on or near that day. Read More
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
Advent begins the church year and starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas (December 25 ) which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Epiphany, or "Three Kings Day," happens on January 6. Read More
Human Relations Day
January 20, 2008. This Special Sunday celebrates the connectional work of United Methodist Churches.
Black History Month
Black History Month is observed in February each year. African Americans have played important roles in the development of the United States. Read More
One Great Hour of Sharing: March 2, 2008
"Without this offering so much of what UMCOR does to bring hope and healing to the world could not happen," says the UMCOR's Rev. Sam W. Dixon. Read more
Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month: A collection of Features and resources on this theme.Read More