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Children's Sabbath http://www.childrensdefense.org/sabbath.html For more information about about planning your own Children's Sabbath, call, 202-662-3583; fax, 202-662-3540. The manuals usually cost around $6.00 and are available in April. The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths, coordinated by Children's Defense Fund, is held during the month of October. Endorsed by more than 200 denominations and religious organizations, the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths unites tens of thousands of religious congregations of many faiths in speaking out and acting faithfully for justice for children and families. It encourages a long-term commitment to help children and families through prayer, education, service, and advocacy. On the Children's Sabbath, religious congregations hold special worship services, religious education programs, and congregational activities inspiring people of faith to respond to children's needs. Children's Sabbaths are held in individual congregations, and many communities organize interfaith services and activities. Communities of faith often hold Children's Sabbaths celebrations throughout the year -- materials to help with planning are provided by CDF. The Children's Sabbath Resource Manual, now available in an easy-to-use single volume, includes materials for planning Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and multi-faith traditions, and provides planning tips, worship resources, lesson plans, activity ideas, follow-up suggestions, and more. |