SPECIAL EMPHASIS DAYS AND EVENTS

They may live and worship in far-flung places, but the 19.1 million Seventh-day Adventists worldwide are not only a faith community—they're a family.

But finding a sense of togetherness can be difficult. One way Adventists can promote community across time zones is by celebrating special emphasis days and events together. The Adventist Church's calendar of Special Emphasis Days and Events not only encourages unity, it also helps raise awareness of key issues, such as abuse prevention, family and religious freedom.

Adventist Church leadership invites you and your church to join your global family in celebrating these emphasis days and events. For details and to download resources, click on a calendar item.

 

January 2017

• January 7: Day of Prayer and Fasting - For more information, visit the Revival and Reformation website.
• January 11–21: Ten Days of Prayer - For more information, visit the Ten Days of Prayer website. 
• January 14: Health Ministries - For more information, please contact your local division.
• January 21: Religious Liberty Day - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty.

February 2017

• February 4: Reach the World: Personal Outreach - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries.
• February 11–18: Christian Home and Marriage Week - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Family Ministries.

March 2017

• March 4: Women’s Day of Prayer - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Woman's Ministries.
• March 11: Adventist World Radio - For more information, please contact Adventist World Radio.
• March 18–25: Youth Week of Prayer - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Youth Ministries.
• March 18: Global Youth Day - For more information, please see the Global Youth Day website.
• March 18: Global Children's Day - For more information, please see the General Children's Ministries website.
• March 25: Christian Education - For more information, please contact your local division. 

April 2017

• April 1: Day of Fasting and Prayer - For more information, view these resources from General Conference Ministerial Association.
• April 1: Youth Spiritual Commitment Celebration (Northern Hemisphere) - For more information, please contact your local division.
• April 8: Friends of Hope Day (Visitor’s Day) - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries.
• April 8: Mission Promotion - For more information, please contact Adventist Mission.
• April 15–21: Literature Evangelism Rally Week - For more information, please contact your local division.
• April 15: World Impact (Distribution) Day - For more information, please contact your local division.
• April 22: Special Needs Awareness Day - For more information, please view this website. 

May 2017

• May 6–27: Drug Awareness Month - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Health Ministries.
• May 6: Reach the World: United by Our Mission - This day has been set aside to share our church’s global strategic plan with the world. Please use this presentation to share Our Mission with your congregation, institution or communication channel.
• May 13: Reach the World: In the Community, Disaster/Famine Relief - For more information, please contact your local division.
• May 27: World Day of Prayer for Children at Risk - For more information, please view this PDF.

June 2017

• June 3: Reach the World - Bible Study: Sabbath School and Correspondence Courses - For more information, please view this website General Conference Department of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries.
• June 10: Women’s Ministries Emphasis Day - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Woman's Ministries.
• June 17: Reach the World - Reach Across: Nurture and Reclaiming - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries.
• June 17: Adventist Church World Refugee Day - Downloadable resources available.

July 2017

• July 1: Day of Prayer and Fasting - For more information, please visit the resource from Revival and Reformation.
• July 8: Mission Promotion - For more information, please contact Adventist Mission.
• July 15: Reach the World: Media Ministry - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Communication.
• July 22: Children’s Sabbath -For more information, please visit the website for Kids in Ministry Ideas. 

August 2017

• August 5: Global Mission Evangelism - For more information, please contact your local division.
• August 12: Reach the World: Church Planting - For more information, please contact Adventist Mission.
• August 19: Education Day - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Education.
• August 26: enditnow Day - For more information, please contact the General Conference Department of Women's Ministries.
• August 26: Lay Evangelism - For more information, please contact your local division.

September 2017

• September 2: Youth Spiritual Commitment Celebration (Southern Hemisphere) - For more information, please contact your local division.
• September 3–9: Family Togetherness Week - For more information, please see the resources available from the General Conference Department of Family Ministries.
• September 9: Mission Promotion - For more information, please contact Adventist Mission.
• September 16: Pathfinder Day - For more information, please download this PDF.
• September 23: Sabbath School Guest Day - For more information, please contact your local division.

October 2017

• October 7: Day of Prayer and Fasting - For more information, download a resource from Revival and Reformation.
• October 7: Adventist Review Subscription Promotion - Adventist Review Subscription Promotion - For more information, please contact the Adventist Review.
• October 14: Pastor Appreciation Day - For more information, please contact the General Conference Ministerial Association.
• October 21: Spirit of Prophecy and Adventist Heritage - For more information, please view the Ellen G. White Estate website.
• October 20-22: Global Public Campus Ministries Weekend - For more information, visit General Conference Public Campus Ministries website. 
• October 28: Creation Sabbath - For more information, please view the Creation Sabbath website.

November 2017

• November 4–11: Week of Prayer - For more information, please view the Adventist Review readings.
• November 11: Annual Sacrifice Offering - For more information, please contact Adventist Mission. (Resources)

December 2017

• December 2: Stewardship - For more information, please contact your local division.
• December 9: Health Emphasis - For more information, please contact your local division.