Laity Sunday is a day we celebrate to give thanks for the faithful ministry of the laity in the life of the Church. Laity Sunday reminds us that our discipleship extends beyond the walls of the church. We are called to be the hands and feet of Christ wherever we go, living lives of compassion, justice, generosity, and hope.

Laity Sunday 2026: Stand Up and Speak Out | Proverbs 31:8-9
Focus Statement: Each one of us is called – called to witness to God’s work, to stand up for others, to speak out for justice. This sacred work is not for a select few but for all who follow Jesus Christ.

For Laity Sunday 2025. Faith that is alive shows itself in loving action. Come celebrate how lay people are living out their faith in ways that spread God's love in the world. Be inspired to renew your own faith - not just in words, but with action!

Laity Sunday 2024 | Mark 10:35-45
How we lead matters. When, out of fear or anxiety, we try to clamor to the top, Jesus calls us to a different way of leading - through humility, service, and action.

Each year, the United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service, typically observed on the third Sunday of October, although you can pick an alternative date that works for your church. This year's Laity Sunday resources focus on how God calls and equips us to share God's love and good news with those we meet along life's path. We are reminded that all the world needs our witness. Our witness matters.

Laity Sunday is observed on the third Sunday in October (October 16, 2022). Each year The United Methodist Church celebrates the ministry and witness of laypersons everywhere through a special service.

God is leading us to let go of the past and to embrace the new things God is doing.

Laity Sunday.