One Event, Eternal Impact
On Compassion Sunday, people across the country rally together to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Will you join the mission? You can host a Compassion Sunday at your church to share your story and help even more kids.
First 3 Steps to Host Compassion Sunday
Are you interested in hosting? Here are your first three steps.
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Order a Free Planning Guide
Get a planning guide and learn all the details for hosting a Compassion Sunday — from planning your presentation to connecting your church family with children in need.
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Talk to Your Pastor
Make some time to meet with your pastor to discuss your heart for children in poverty. We’ve put together a guide to help you share about Compassion Sunday and how it could be great for your church.
Download the Pastor Guide3
Register Your Event
Once you’ve decided to host and chosen a date, register your event. The official date is April 26, 2026, but you can choose any date that works for your church. After you’ve registered, we’ll mail your Event Kit,
Register Your Event
Compassion Sunday Is for All Ages
In Hamilton, Massachusetts, a group of fifth graders hosted a Compassion Sunday event. Their class has supported Christian, a boy in Uganda, since 2017, and they wanted to encourage their church to empower even more children to overcome poverty.
Child Sponsorship FAQs
Have questions about sponsoring a child? Here are the answers.