American Baptists are joining together this February to celebrate ABCUSA Sunday!
Get ready for an uplifting and mission-driven Sunday as we celebrate American Baptist Churches USA Sunday this February 2026! This event offers us a wonderful opportunity to come together in unity to honor our history while joyfully looking toward the future. As 2 Corinthians 9:8 reminds us: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
This year’s theme, “Grace that flows, Mission that grows,” captures the spirit of God’s abundant blessings and our shared calling to extend that grace through mission. We invite your congregation to celebrate on February 8 or 15, 2026, or to choose another Sunday that best fits your church’s calendar.
As part of this celebration, we also encourage you to give generously in support of the vital work of American Baptist Churches USA. Together, our gifts make a meaningful impact on lives and communities as we advance the work of Christ.
Let us unite in the spirit of grace, mission, and discipleship as we celebrate ABCUSA Sunday. Your participation this February will spread the message of our shared mission and provide a meaningful opportunity for a congregational offering that strengthens our collective efforts.
All tools you need are available below.
Important details for ABCUSA Sunday:
Date : February 8 or 15, 2026 (Choose the date that works best for your congregation)
Theme : Grace that flows, Mission that grows
Timing : The Sunday before and after Valentine’s Day
ABCUSA Sunday Resources
ABCUSA Sunday Poster : - ABCUSA Sunday Poster (February 8, 2026) - ABCUSA Sunday Poster (February 15, 2026) - ABCUSA Sunday Poster (insert date) Use the above downloadable legal-sized poster to print and display in your local church, helping to promote ABCUSA Sunday within your community.
Bulletin Inserts :
Use the bulletin inserts located here on ABCUSA Sunday to enhance your service, or use them at any other time! Print out the bulletin on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper to make a master sheet. (Using a smooth, bright white paper will give you a crisper image.) Photocopy doublesided, using your copier’s automatic settings or manually. Cut in half to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ insert size.
Sermon Outlines : Sermon Outline 1 – ABCUSA Sunday, Grace that Flows, Mission that Grows (2 Corinthians 9:6-11)
Sermon Outline 2 – ABCUSA Sunday, Grace that Flows Mission that Grows (John 7: 31-39)
Visit our United Mission Toolkit :
Visit www.abc-usa.org/united-mission-toolkit where you will find many different resources available to you in our United Mission Toolkit. We have articles, sermons, webinars, and more.
Our ABCUSA Focus Statement :
American Baptist Churches are missional congregations that nurture devoted disciples of Jesus Christ who live their lives in mission and ministry for the healing of the world through the love of God.
Videos :
We are excited to introduce a new video: The Way of Discipleship – Studying Scripture ! Share the videos below with your congregation as you wish. Play during your Sunday service, post on social media, on your church website, and/or include links in your newsletters/emails.
Prayer :
Prayer for the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary and its work in Gathering the Denomination, Supporting Congregations, Regions and National Organizations, and Creating Space for Local and Global Issues.
Prayer for our many partners in mission, including our leaders, pastors, global servants, staff, regions, and churches. - ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary - American Baptist Home Mission Societies - American Baptist International Ministries - MMBB Financial Services - Regional Executive Ministers Council - American Baptist Historical Society - American Baptist Women’s Ministries - American Baptist Men - Ministers Council - American Baptist Extension Corporation - American Baptist Foundation Give thanks for how God has blessed us with a rich history and in faith as we continue to seek God’s mission.
Our History :
Learn about American Baptist History on the ABCUSA website, here .
The American Baptist Historical Society includes on its website resources for churches to use to promote Baptist History. Some are also useful for small group discussion. - Baptist Heritage Cloud of Witnesses Baptists Organize for Missions - Cloud of Witnesses - Baptists Organize for Missions - Pioneer Missionaries - Liberty to Vote - Women’s history month insert [PDF] - Spanish American Baptist Seminary bulletin insert Print out the bulletin on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper to make a master sheet. (Using a smooth, bright white paper will give you a crisper image.) Photocopy doublesided, using your copier’s automatic settings or manually. Cut in half to 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ insert size.
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