WHAT IS GRATITUDE SUNDAY?

Gratitude Sunday is an annual church service on the last Sunday in May, a celebration to recognise and identify the good and express gratitude to God and individuals who have contributed to the community.

 

Our vision is for UK-wide churches to host a Gratitude Sunday service annually; our fourth Gratitude Sunday will be on Sunday, 26th May 2024.

“Annual Gratitude Sunday is a church service involving the community to express gratitude to God and to appreciate individuals. Our vision is for UK-wide churches to host a Gratitude Sunday service annually, starting in 2021; our fourth Gratitude Sunday will be on Sunday, 26th May 2024.”  Girma Bishaw, Director and Founder of Gratitude Initiative

WHY HOST A GRATITUDE SUNDAY SERVICE?

  1. To connect with the community.
  2. To facilitate a platform for collective gratitude and to celebrate the lives of those we have lost due to the pandemic.
  3. To create a bridge and gospel opportunity.
  4. To express our gratitude with one voice to God for His provision & protection over our nation.
  5. To inform and transform the way we see and relate to each other.
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“Gratitude changes our hearts as we express thanks to others.”

 

The Rt Revd Dr Ric Thorpe, Bishop of Islington, Chair of Trustees for Gratitude Initiative.

ANNUAL GRATITUDE SUNDAY 28TH MAY 2023

We were thrilled that 11+ churches agreed to host a Pentecost Gratitude Celebration Service this year.

Each church received the following resources:

  • Talk outline and online recording
  • Service content ideas.
  • Young people’s activities.
  • Logos and social media assets.
  • Invitation template.

Gratitude Sunday is an annual church service on the last Sunday in May, a celebration to recognise and identify the good and express gratitude to God and individuals who have contributed to the community.

 

If you would like to host a service at your church in 2024, we will be delighted to send you some resources nearer the time. Register to host.

ANNUAL GRATITUDE SUNDAY 2021 & 2022

We launched our first Annual Gratitude Sunday on the 30th of May 2021. In the last two years, 20+ London churches and para-churches have hosted a Gratitude Sunday service using resources we have provided and fresh ideas they have prepared themselves. Here are some of the testimonials following this year’s Annual Gratitude Sunday.

 

We would love to see more churches hosting Gratitude Sunday services next year, do let us know if you would like to get involved.

NEXT STEPS

If you would like to host an Annual Gratitude Sunday service and be part of this exciting initiative, please register to confirm your interest. Or for more information, please download the Annual Gratitude Sunday PDF.

 

We would be delighted to share your service details on our website and social media in the lead-up to the day for those willing to take part. We would also love to share your stories, news, videos and photographs following the service to encourage more churches to get involved next year!

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Download Annual Gratitude Sunday PDF

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We are delighted you are happy to host an Annual Gratitude Sunday Service, please fill in your details below and we will be in contact.

Gratitude Initiative Team

``Gratitude helps us see the world differently.`` Girma Bishaw