October 2023

Mission Moments and More provides a moment for mission, offertory prayer and bite sized newsletter copy for each Sunday in the year. Content features general church observances, apportioned fund, Special Sundays, The Advance or giving in general. 

Use information to introduce the offering in your congregation.

October 1 – World Communion Sunday
On World Communion Sunday, we partner with other UMC congregations in a special offering to support young adults and make a global impact for Christ.
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October 9 –Episcopal Fund (Indigenous Peoples Day)
Bishop David Wilson is the first Native American bishop of The United Methodist Church. A member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, he was elected in November 2022.
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October 15 –Children's Sabbath (3rd weekend of October Children's - Defense Fund)
The Children’s Defense Fund website proclaims: “The fight for children happens 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
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October 22 – General Administration Fund
The General Administration Fund supports the critical work of the church that’s less visible than many of our other missional expressions. 
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October 29 – Reformation Sunday/World Service Fund (General Commission on Archives and History)
Today, Protestant congregations around the world celebrate Reformation Sunday. This observance honors Martin Luther’s bold action on October 31, 1517. 
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