Observe Children’s Sabbath
What is Children’s Sabbath?
And How can my congregation get involved?
The National Observance of Children’s Sabbath, sponsored and resourced by the Children’s Defense Fund, is a time for people of all faiths to unite in shared concern for children and common commitment to improving children’s lives and working for justice on their behalf. Children’s Sabbath is typically observed in October.
As part of the “Educate a Child, Transform the World” Initiative, Presbyterians across the country are encouraged to join in observance through worship, education, and action.
Learn more about Children’s Sabbath
Learn about Educate a Child, Transform the World
Photo Credit: C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church Freedom School Program
Get Involved
Observe children’s Sabbath in your own faith community
Consider showing this video in worship or a Christian Education class on Children’s Sabbath. Discuss your reactions to what you saw, heard, and felt.
Use the following resources to advocate for children through worship, education, and action. When 2016 resources are available, these resources will be updated.
2015 Children’s Sabbath Manual
Ideas for Planning a Multi-Faith Children’s Sabbath
Resources for a Multi-Faith Children’s Sabbath Celebration
Once you’ve observed Children’s Sabbath, tell us about it. Email Rev. Alonzo Johnson, convener of the Educate a Child National Staff Team, at Alonzo.Johnson@pcusa.org.
Further Resources
For continued involvement in child advocacy
Learn more about “Educate a Child, Transform the World” – an initiative of the PC(USA) to educate 1 million children in the U.S. and around the world by 2020.- Connect with the Office of Public Witness, the PC(USA)’s advocacy arm in Washington, D.C.
- Read the Children’s Defense Fund’s report Ending Child Poverty Now.
All resources courtesy of the Children’s Defense Fund.
Photo Credit: C.N. Jenkins Presbyterian Church Freedom School Program