Special Sundays are set aside each year to deepen the connection between the local church and ministries on a global scale. 

United Methodists are called to recognize and honor the gifts and contributions made by Native Americans to our society and church. The United Methodist Church acknowledges a gap in understanding Native American life and culture, while affirming the sacredness of Indigenous peoples, their languages, their unique identities and their contributions to the church and the world. Contributions help develop and strengthen Native American ministries within each United Methodist annual conference and provide scholarships for Native Americans pursuing ordained or licensed ministry.

Fifty percent of the funds collected on Native American Ministries Sunday stay within the annual conference to support Native American ministries.

Twenty-five percent of donations fund scholarships for Native Americans pursuing ordained or licensed ministry at any approved theological school.

Twenty-five percent of donations collected are allocated to develop impactful programs.

One of the beautiful things about The United Methodist Church is that, together, we can accomplish far more than we could on our own. Together, we celebrate the voice and ministry of Native Americans worldwide.

Read the full post from UMC.org here.
Promote Native American Ministries Sunday (NAMS) using these UMC NAMS resources.