Celebrate Men of the Church Sunday

Throughout the liturgical year, the General Assembly has chosen special Sunday observances. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has designated certain Sundays to recognize the Gifts of Women, Older Adults, Families and Young People. Men of the Church Sunday is one of these special observances. It is a day for recognizing the gifts and the contributions to ministry that men have made in every congregation.

It is to give thanks for the witness that they make in the home, the workplace and the community. It is a time to celebrate the unique possibilities that lie ahead in the future when men and women, working together, lift up the gospel in every realm of their daily existence.

Men of the Church Sunday is designated as the Sunday that is usually recognized as "Father's Day." This was an intentional act of the General Assembly to recognize the contributions of men, but not be limited only to those who have children, but to be inclusive of single men, stepparents and men who are unable to be with their children on this day. Regardless of their family situation, all men of the Church have been called by God to share their time, talents, spirit and energies in fulfilling their call to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

Congregations are invited to celebrate Men of the Church Sunday. This can be a day of thanksgiving and new beginnings, as all congregations recognize, rejoice and renew their commitment to providing vital ministries with men, that men might perform their unique ministries in the home, church and community.