Global Mission Sunday ~ February 1st
Celebrated on the first Sunday of February
Photo courtesy of ELCJHL
Since 2018, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada has recognized Global Mission Sunday, lifting up and reflecting on the many relationships that connect the ELCIC with Lutherans around the world. It is an opportunity for congregations across the church to give thanks for God’s mission in the world, and our shared call to serve, accompany and bear witness alongside our global partners.
A prayer for this day:
HOLY ONE, we give thanks that you have called us into a global church — rejoicing with all your children of every continent and island. At this time, we think especially of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Argentina and Uruguay, the Lutheran Church of Peru, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
We offer gratitude for the mission of our church which transcends our own congregation, our own neighbourhood, and our own local reality. Thank you for hearing us as we hold up our siblings and friends from across the globe, knowing that we are also held up in prayer by those so near and yet so far. We know the blessing of being part of such a rich diversity of your children; hear us this day as we hold up their whole church in our prayers and thanksgivings. Amen.