Share Sunday Appeal - All are Welcome.
Support those struggling to manage their mental health.
Welcoming you exactly as you are
Share Sunday.
Share Sunday is an opportunity for the whole of the Uniting Church to acknowledge the vital community services undertaken by our agencies, parish missions, presbyteries and congregations.
It is also an invitation to continue to explore how we can partner together as we respond to Christ’s calling to serve humanity seeking to create an inclusive, connected and just world.
This year, the focus of our Share Sunday resources is mental health, around the theme of ‘All are welcome’.
Worship resources
The worship resources are available to download. However, if you are unable to download them, you may request a USB stick to be posted to you.
These resources include:
- a complete sample service, with all prayers and responses and some powerful video reflections
- sermon/reflection
- intergenerational activity resources
- suggested hymns.
Please adapt the resources to suit your needs.
Additional resources
The following resources are also available for download to make it easier for you to help us continue supporting people who are struggling to manage their mental health:
- a poster to display at your church, incorporate into your service or distribute by email with your newsletter
- a donation coupon that can be downloaded and shared with your members via email for them to complete and return
- a link to make an online donation directly in support of Share Sunday
- a form to order additional self-mailing donation envelopes to distribute to congregation members at your service.
All funds raised will support those who are struggling to manage their mental health.
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