COMPANION DIOCESE SUNDAY IS JANUARY 14, 2007 AND
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY IS FEBRUARY 18, 2007
The 2004 Diocesan Convention adopted a resolution from the Commission on Global Mission designating the second Sunday after the Epiphany as Companion Diocese Sunday. This year the event will be celebrated on Jan. 14. Congregations are encouraged to publish information on our companion dioceses—Diocese of Southeast Mexico and Diocese of Renk, Sudan—in their newsletters and bulletin for that Sunday, offer special prayers for our companion dioceses, take up a collection for our companion dioceses, and offer presentations to their members on the companion dioceses and their respective countries.
Additional information and materials to support diocesan companionship relationships with our linked dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk, Sudan, can be obtained from the commission’s president by emailing the Rev. Suzi Holding or calling (630) 530-1434) or by contacting the commission subcommittee chairs for the companion dioceses: Jackie Kraus (Diocese of Renk) and Aimée Delevett (Southeast Mexico).
World Mission Interpretation and Networks, an office within the Anglican and Global Relations cluster, invites all Episcopalians on February 18 to celebrate the participation of youth and young adults in world mission. “Proclaim God’s Wondrous Deeds!” is the theme of World Mission Sunday 2007, to be observed February 18. Based on Psalm 71:17 “O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds,” the theme celebrates the participation of youth and young adults in world mission and demonstrates to people of all ages the potential of engaging a new generation in global mission efforts.
Though World Mission Sunday offers a different theme every year, materials aren’t dated so that you may use any theme that is most relevant for your congregation. Find previous years’ themes and materials at the Anglican and Global Relations website.
For more information about World Mission Sunday 2007: “Proclaim God’s Wondrous Deeds,” contact Mary Brennan, World Mission Interpretation and Networks Officer, 212-716-6223.