Special Sundays

The United Methodist Church designates a number of Sundays throughout the year as opportunities for recognizing and supporting particular ministries. Six of these Special Sundays include an offering used to fund the work of these programs. By giving, your church can offer refuge in times of disaster, promote peace and justice, provide scholarships and student loans, reach out to the community, teach skills to encourage self-sufficiency and share the love of Jesus Christ with God's people everywhere.

Human Relations Day

Sunday before the national observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Strengthens United Methodist outreach to communities in the United States and Puerto Rico, encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youth.

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UMCOR Sunday

Fourth Sunday in Lent. Previously known as One Great Hour Of Sharing, this Sunday enables the United Methodist Committee on Relief to reach out through worldwide ministries of food, shelter, health and peace.

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Native American Ministries Sunday

Third Sunday of Easter. Nurtures mission with Native Americans and provides scholarships for United Methodist Native American seminarians.

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Peace With Justice Sunday

First Sunday after Pentecost. Enables The United Methodist Church to have a voice in advocating for peace and justice through a broad spectrum of global programs.

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World Communion Sunday

First Sunday of October. Provides scholarships for U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority students and international students, on both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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United Methodist Student Day

Last Sunday of November. Furnishes scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related and other accredited colleges and universities.

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