A dedicated compassion emphasis that mobilises the church to care practically for people facing need within the congregation and surrounding community.
Welfare Sunday highlights practical Christian care. It can mobilise prayer, giving, food or material assistance, benevolence, support during illness and bereavement, and coordinated response to urgent family or community needs.
AfAN leadership guidance connects welfare work with Home Cells and ministry leaders, especially during sickness, funerals and other family needs. The supplied 2026 annual plan does not state a fixed Welfare Sunday date, so local churches should follow current pastoral and AfAN direction when scheduling it.
Learn more about AfAN’s department responsible for practical relief, development and compassionate service.
Relief & Development