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Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church
The Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is an opportunity for individuals and churches across the Southern Baptist Convention to unite in prayer for our brothers and sisters around…
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Orphans & Widows Sunday
On Orphan and Widows Sunday, Christians stand for children who’ve lost the protection and care of family. We are a people called to defend the fatherless…to protect the vulnerable…to visit orphans…
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Orphans and Widows Sunday
Orphan and Widow Sunday reminds us to align our hearts with the call to practice true religion (James 1:27), caring for orphans and widows. Here are three ways a believer…
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Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Week of Prayer for International Missions Southern Baptists observe a Week of Prayer for International Missions each year before the annual Lottie Moon offering emphasis. Will you join your heart with others to pray for missionaries around the world who are faithfully sharing the gospel? Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® Every year, Southern Baptist churches collect…
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Giving Tuesday
Online eventJoin the movement and give – each Tuesday and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.
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Sanctity of Life Sunday 2026
January 18, 2026 is the annual Sanctity of Life Sunday in Southern Baptist churches. Download a free bulletin insert and prayer guide from the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is always observed on the third Monday of January, honoring the civil rights leader's birthday. This federal holiday marks a day for remembrance, service, and…