Fpr those with Presbyterian Roots. This Sunday is Presbyterian HIV AIDS Awareness Sunday. The have excellant resources on informing people about the glocal epedemic. AS well as on dealing with HIV and AIDS in their neighbourhoods.
My Webside Accessiblechurch.ca had a page linking you to this resource as well as others the Methodist Church USA, and the UNited Church of Canada, and some seculare Canadian Information.
Do you know of any UCC churches or other Canadian Churches that have done work around AIDS or HIV?
Presbyterian HIV/AIDS Awareness Sunday is an opportunity each year for Presbyterians to reflect on the ways that HIV and AIDS affect individuals and our local communities and to think about how we can respond to the global pandemic. Every Presbyterian has an important part to play in this observance, either through planning or participating in events in local congregations.
As a world community we have been fighting AIDS for more than 25 years. As a church we have worked to address AIDS-related issues since1986 when the General Assembly addressed the stigma attached to AIDS, declaring that the syndrome is an illness not a punishment from God for behavior judged to be immoral.
To reinforce this call, in 1992 the 204th General Assembly took steps "to engage the total Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) including all governing bodies, congregations, and members in meeting this challenge," by designating a Presbyterian HIV/AIDS Day to expand their efforts to prevent, educate, minister and advocate in the HIV/AIDS crisis.
With an estimated 33.2 million people living with HIV (including 2.5 million children) — of those 2.5 million were newly infected with the virus in 2007 (UNAIDS 2007 AIDS Epidemic Update) — we need to continue to raise awareness about the AIDS issue.
Presbyterian AIDS Awareness Sunday – What Can I Do?
There are many resources and ideas to support activities for Presbyterian AIDS Awareness Sunday, including liturgies and prayers, study guides, fact sheets and advocacy ideas. Download the What Can I Do? bulletin insert for ten ideas your congregation can use.
Worship
Your church, youth group, women's or men's group or prayer circle is encouraged to join people all over the United States as we observe World AIDS Day. Why not plan a special order of worship on Presbyterian AIDS Awareness Sunday? For assistance in preparation for a service recognizing the HIV/AIDS crisis, download HIV/AIDS Worship Resources . More resources are available online.
Take action
You can make a difference in the fight against the spread of HIV and AIDS! Here are a few ideas to combine with worship, prayer and learning.
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Comments
Alex
Posted on: 10/07/2009 21:23
bump
carolla
Posted on: 10/07/2009 21:25
Interesting, thanks Alex.
Kappa
Posted on: 10/07/2009 21:27
Cool! I didn't know Presbyterians had their own day. Is your avatar you wearing a bear suit Alex?
Alex
Posted on: 10/12/2009 17:30
Cool! I didn't know Presbyterians had their own day. Is your avatar you wearing a bear suit Alex?
it`s me wearing a teddy bear outfit at Ottawa Pride.
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