Abuse Awareness Sunday, 4th Sunday in September, may seem less needed this year, since abuse seems to be in the headlines almost daily. With all the other important things facing us, should we really be talking about abuse, especially at church? Yes! This is not the time to bury our heads in the sand and ignore what has become a pressing issue of our day. There is still a silence and secrecy shrouding abuse, especially in our churches. We do not want to acknowledge it in our midst or talk about it. Yet its impacts are very real and touch our lives and our communities in devastating ways. Safe Church Ministry has resources to help churches respond to abuse. What will your church do on Abuse Awareness Sunday?
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