Jerusalem Sunday, known now as Jerusalem and Holy Land Sunday, is an opportunity for Anglicans and Lutherans in Canada to learn more about and support God’s mission in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan & the Holy Land (ELCJ&HL). Congregations are encouraged to use suggested liturgical resources prepared annually. Church members are also invited to make an offering in support of important health care work in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the ELCJ&HL.
To stay connected with the Diocese of Jerusalem throughout the year, consider becoming a Companion of Jerusalem.
The ministries of the Diocese of Jerusalem sustain and strengthen respect and concern for all people through education and health care, hospitality and working for peace. The diocese puts their Christian presence and faith into the action of ‘loving our neighbours as ourselves’, bringing hope to many regardless of faith and circumstance.
In 2025, the focus for offerings and donations will be “Educate a doctor, transform the lives of a generation of children,” ensuring one pediatric physician completes an accredited training fellowship and supervised placement in pediatric rehabilitation. This will enable the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre to continue its work of empowering Palestinian children with disabilities in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
To help plan worship for Jerusalem and Holy Land Sunday, a series of resources are available for local use. Watch this space in Spring 2025 for updated materials.
• Worship Resources: Sentences, Prayers and Hymns (Updated for 2024)
• Reflection for Jerusalem and Holy Land Sunday 2024
In addition, supplementary worship resources have been created for each of the three years of the Revised Common Lectionary: