A day to remember those in need
Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday officially falls on the first Sunday in Lent, March 9, 2025. You can also choose whichever Sunday is most convenient for you.
This day is a meaningful opportunity for your congregation to unite in prayer and action. Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday is dedicated to our shared mission to respond to human suffering in the world.
We invite you to support transformative programs that nurture children, support women, respond to disasters and strengthen community resilience to climate change.
You can view the official designation statement from the 2009 General Convention.
Use the resources on this page to plan a worship service, organize a fundraiser, or inspire your congregation and individuals to make a lasting impact. Together, we can turn compassion into action and bring hope to those who need it most.
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Please consider dedicating the offering to Episcopal Relief & Development. Make sure to add your church as the “Donor Organization” to help us track your church’s fundraising goal.
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.