Special Emphasis Sundays

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) designates various days on the church calendar for special emphasis. Camp and Retreat Sunday is usually the second Sunday in February (or whenever your faith community chooses to celebrate Camp and Retreat Ministry).

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) planning calendar recognizes a week to celebrate Christian Formation in churches and faith communities. This week begins the Sunday after Labor Day, but churches may choose different weeks depending on their particular calendars and practices. When considering all the ways in which formation happens in our faith communities, we can use this time to kick-off a new program year for Christian education, commission faith formation leaders as well as highlight and start ministries. Here are resources to help you plan for this celebration.

The PC(USA) designates various days on the church calendar for special emphasis. Below are resources for celebrating College and Young Adult Sunday. This Sunday usually falls on the first Sunday of August, but can be celebrated whenever your faith community chooses to lift up or commission Young Adults.

Fred Rogers was an ordained minister of word and sacrament for the PC(USA) and is a notable public figure whose work around peace and reconciliation are worth remembering. Rogers was also a pioneer in the world of Christian education and formation of young children. March 20th was his birthday and the day that the PC(USA) has chosen to highlight all we can learn from his work.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) designates various days on the church calendar for special emphasis. The first Sunday of May is the beginning of Older Adult Week. Below are resources to help honor older adults for their commitment to the life, witness, and ministry of the church. These resources may be used anytime your faith community chooses to celebrate Older Adults.