What is Solidarity Sunday?
Solidarity Sunday is a special day set aside for Canadian Baptist churches to stand along local churches all over the world who serve their communities as the hands and feet of Jesus. This day provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the ways in which we can be partners in God’s mission to bring peace and reconciliation, not only in our local communities but also globally.
What is this year’s theme?
For 2025, the theme is “Partners in Peacemaking” based on John 14:25-27.
How can my church can participate?
We’ve provided several resources that we hope you will use on May 25th, or any other time that works for your church.
- Sermon Video Resources: Listen to a 13-minute sermon from Helle Liht, CBM Director of Partnerships for Africa, Europe and MENA on being “Partners in Peacemaking”.
- Global Staff video: Hear from CBMs Regional Team Leaders – Patty Nacho, Andre Sibomana, Elie Haddad, and Suraj Komaravalli – as they share how they see the Global Church involved in peacemaking in their regions.
- Prayers: Use any or all of the prayers provided including an Opening Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, and Benediction.
- Lessons for Children: Use one of the five Kids Care lessons on Peacemaking with your Sunday School program, or adapt for a children’s story during the service.
- Giving and Support: If you choose to take an offering, those funds will directly support the work of peacemaking and justice initiatives through CBMs global partners. You can donate online here.
We’d love to hear about your participation in Solidarity Sunday 2025! Please connect with us and tell us about your experience.
Thank you for your partnership!
Downloads
Sermon
by Helle Liht
Helle delivers an engaging sermon from John 14:25-27 around the theme of “Partners in Peacemaking.”
Prayers
Use any or all of the prayers provided including:
- an Opening Prayer
- a Pastoral Prayer
- a Benediction
Discussion Questions
Use these questions in your small group or personal reflection time to dive deeper into reflecting on Helle’s sermon “Partners in Peacemaking.”
Africa Region Update – Andre Sibomana
Hear from Andre Sibomana, Regional Team Leader for Africa, as he shares how he sees the Church in the Africa involved in peacemaking.
MENA Region Update – Elie Haddad
Hear from Elie Haddad, Regional Team Leader for MENA (Middle East and North Africa), as he shares how he sees the Church in the MENA region involved in peacemaking.
Latin America Region Update – Patty Nacho Vargas
Hear from Patty Nacho Vargas, Regional Team Leader for Latin America, as she shares how she sees the Church in Latin America involved in peacemaking.
Asia Region Update – Suraj Komaravalli
Hear from Suraj Komaravalli, Regional Team Leader for Asia, as he shares how he sees the Church in Asia involved in peacemaking.
Kids Care Lessons – Peacemakers
A five-lesson children’s resource on what it means to be peacemakers from a biblical perspective. Kids will explore forgiveness, praying for people who have been hurtful, refusing retaliation, and how to help resolve conflicts peacefully. Peacemakers trust God to bring justice, following Jesus’ way of sacrificial love. The curriculum includes fun activities, crafts and games, Bible lessons, stories and fundraising suggestions that will encourage your children’s group to be God’s peacemakers, expand their notion of community in the world, and be moved to action.
Use one of the five Kids Care lessons on Peacemaking with your Sunday school program, or adapt for a Children’s story during the service.
