This year, April 26 is set aside for this special Sunday when congregations can 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 2026 is The Courage to Stand for the Truth.
Truth-telling is costly, but it is essential.
It is not always easy to face uncomfortable realities, yet the courage to stand up for truth calls us to reject cover-ups and demand accountability. Too often, silence shields abuse and protects the powerful instead of the vulnerable. Fear can keep us quiet, but the church is called to a courageous witness. God commands us to be strong and courageous, promising to be with us wherever we go (Joshua 1:9). To stand up for truth means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8).
On this Abuse Awareness Sunday, let us renew our commitment to truth so that the vulnerable are protected and healing and hope are possible.
If your Christian Reformed congregation would like to order the 2026 Abuse Awareness Sunday Flyer/ Bulletin Insert for free, you may do so at the link below
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