This year, April 27 was set aside for this special Sunday when congregations could plan their worship service, litany, and sermon/message around the theme of abuse awareness. However, feel free to observe Abuse Awareness Sunday on a day that works best for your congregation’s liturgical calendar. You can view more information about special Sundays at crcna.org/ChurchYear.
The abuse awareness topic for 2025 is A Light in the Darkness.
How does God respond to the darkness?
John says that the Word through whom the world was made – the Word who is God – took on flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus, the “Word Made Flesh,” brought the life and light of heaven to earth. His light dispels the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it.
The Word Made Flesh:
Reconciles us to God;
Redeems us as image-bearers of God;
Restores our ability to honor God and serve Creation with our God-given influence and authority.
Jesus displays power the way God uses power: He lifts the humble, protects the vulnerable, and heals the broken. Jesus models what it means for us to reflect God’s image in the world. Jesus invites us out of darkness and into His marvelous light.
If your Christian Reformed congregation would like to order the 2025 Abuse Awareness Sunday Flyer/ Bulletin Insert for free, you may do so at the link below
For worship resources on this year's theme, including a sermon starter and song suggestions, check out this Network article: Worship Resources for Abuse Awareness Sunday 2025
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