Children's Sabbath
The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths is an intergenerational and interfaith event that unites thousands of religious congregations and organizations in speaking out and acting faithfully on behalf of children and families. The goal of Children's Sabbath is to generate new, long-term efforts that meet children's needs by raising awareness, serving children directly, and advocating on children's behalf.
Get your copyThis four-page resource is an introduction to Children's Sabbath for Women of the ELCA participants. The resource:
- Introduces Children's Sabbath,
- Gives tips on planning,
- Introduces the Children's Sabbath Multifaith Manual prepared by the Children's Defense Fund, and
- Suggests activities and ideas for action beyond the Sabbath.
A planning manualThe Children's Sabbath Multifaith Manual includes:
- Planning and promotion ideas
- Liturgical suggestions
- Sermon and homily help for people of all faiths
- A sourcebook for activities and resources for the Children's Sabbath and beyond
The theme of the 2009 Children’s Sabbath weekend is "Create Change for Children Today: Bring Hope and a Better Tomorrow."
The 2009 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths manual is available and can be ordered
online through the Children's Defense Fund.