READ ACROSS AMERICA DAYDr. Suess’ Birthday
Share some favorite Christian authors or books
Ask the staff or students what they are reading
Ash WednesdayBe sure to post service times (consider using Facebook events if you post there)
Pictures from Ash Wednesday worship
Interview a pastor or other designated employee about the meaning of Ash Wednesday
National Oreo Cookie DayThere are several types of Oreos (Mint, Double Stuff, Post Malone). Ask your audience for its preference, but be ready to share your own.
National Employee Appreciation DayWhether you are an office of two or of hundreds, share a post of thanks for the employees that serve at your church.
National Proofreading DayNobody is perfect. Make light of that fact that we all make mistakes. Tie it back to God’s forgiveness of all sins, even proofreading mistakes.
Daylight Daving TimeRemind your audience that you SPRING AHEAD this Sunday. Mention they should check their clocks to make sure they aren’t an hour late for church. This also means we lose an hour of sleep.
National Pack Your Lunch DayWhat’s in your lunch/ Share a picture of your pastor’s lunch or even your own. Encourage others to share their’s as well.
National Napping DayWho doesn’t love a good nap? As long as it’s not in church, share some fun facts about napping such as:
The Sleep Foundation shares that can make you feel more alert, boost your mood, enhance your memory and reduce stress.
Pick a comfortable, quiet spot to avoid waking up groggy.
The most effective daytime naps are 20-30 minutes.
Try and sleep before 3 p.m. to avoid impacting your sleep at night.
Working Moms DayIt’s not easy being a mom. Working moms have the additional stress of a workload outside of the home. Acknowledge their difficult journeys as mothers and let them know your are cheering them on.
Good Samaritan DayUse this day to share the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37
Pi Day3.14, or the mathmatical constant that represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
If you have a school, are there any kids who can recite pi? Are there any special math projects occuring? If so, take pictures and share the stories. If not, try telling a Pi joke.
National Quilting DayDo you have a quilt guild? Maybe a community quilt organization meets at the church? Share these stories. If you don’t have something like that, consider sharing information about an organization like Lutheran World Relief, which distributes blankets around the work to provide bedding and floor coverings to the needy.
Certified Nurses DaySay “thanks” to nurses in your congregation and community. Post a thank you graphic. If you have a parish nurse, highlight that person.
First Day of SpringSpring has sprung! Share pictures of your church on the first day of spring or other spring pictures you’ve taken in past years so brighten your day.
National Puppy DayPuppies, and puppies at heart, become a a part of our families. Share a picture of staff dogs and ask audience to send in their own.
American Diabetes Association Alert DayThis is a great day to engage your health professional, health ministry or parish nurse to discuss the importance of knowing your risk factors of diabetes.
National Mom and Pop Business Owners DayDo you have a local shop members of your congregation visit regularly? Do you have a business owner in the congregation? Today might be an opportunity to share their story.
National Take a Walk in the Park DayHighlight some parks in the vacinity of your church. Encourage people to walk together. Form a group to walk in a local park.