ELCA News Blog
October 10, 2006
Women of the ELCA endorses Children's Sabbath each October
by Frank Imhof, ELCA News Service
Women of the ELCA, the women's organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is one of more than 200 denominations, faith groups and religious organizations observing Children's Sabbath each year on the third weekend in October. The Children's Defense Fund's 15th annual celebrations of the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths are held Oct. 20-22, 2006, with some congregations planning events for alternate dates.
"The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths is an intergenerational and interfaith event that unites thousands of congregations and religious 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," said the Women of the ELCA resource on Children's Sabbath. "An annual Children's Sabbath can help us -- parents, caregivers, faith community, all who love the Lord -- set aside a time to take inventory, to celebrate, and to act on behalf of our children of all ages," it said. "Through worship services, educational opportunities, and advocacy activities, people of faith learn more about the serious problems facing children today and the responses needed to make a difference."
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