from the Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, UCC:

Dear Friends,
 
Every year, the United Church of Christ designates a Sunday in January as the time to uplift the many gifts of the Health and Human Service Ministries across the church. This year, Health and Human Service Sunday takes place January 26, 2025. 
 
Liturgical resources for observing Health and Human Service Sunday are now available on CHHSM's website. This year's materials were composed by the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, and include all the elements of worship, plus the Health and Human Service Sunday logo and a series of graphics lifting up aspects of the liturgy. As in the past, this year’s group of resources also contains an optional meditation in the worship materials.
 
Especially now, it is worth remembering that the word liturgy means "work of the people," and this special Sunday is a way to celebrate the healing work of not only our CHHSM members, plus also the people on the frontlines of health care in our UCC and partner congregations. 
 
May your new year be blessed with healing, hope, and a sense of togetherness. 
 
In Peace,
 
The CHHSM Team