Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday

A Day to Remember Those in Need

Congregations are invited to observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on the first Sunday in Lent or another convenient Sunday. This year Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday officially falls on February 21st, 2021.

At the 2009 General Convention, Lent was officially designated as a time to encourage dioceses, congregations, and individuals to remember and support the life-saving work of Episcopal Relief & Development. We invite all Episcopalians to join together on Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday, and throughout the Lenten season, to pray for those living in need.

Please also consider dedicating a special offering on Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday — in support of ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE, to ensure that children are able to grow, learn and thrive over their entire lives. Download “How to Observe Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday in support of ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE.”


Sermon

The Right Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows shares a sermon for Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday.

Consider using this sermon for your congregation’s observation of Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday on the first Sunday of Lent or any other time more suitable for your church’s calendar. Download the video on Vimeo.

The sermon with captioning is also available on YouTube and for download on Vimeo.

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Resources

Prayers of the People (petitions and full prayer)

Proper Preface

Collect

Bulletin Insert

Pew Envelopes (and other materials)

Lenten Meditation Booklet


Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday

At Grace Church, Charleston, SC

Every time there are five Sundays in a month, Grace Church Cathedral observes Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday.

Watch the video below and listen to testimonies from parishioners about what this special day means to them and why they celebrate.

Haga clic aquí para ver el video con subtítulos en español.