Every year, on December 1st, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. The theme from HIV.GOV 2020 observance is:
“Ending the HIV/AID Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”
(“Erradicar la epidemia del VIH/SIDA: Resiliencia e Impacto”)
The newly formed Southeastern Synod Diversity and Justice Task Force would like to encourage everyone in the synod to do something to bring focus to World Aids Day. Consider using one of the litany’s or prayers contained in the worship resource from the ELCA site or use some of the ideas from the other resources listed below. We have also included some events that are currently planned.
“Ending the HIV/AID Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”
(“Erradicar la epidemia del VIH/SIDA: Resiliencia e Impacto”)
The newly formed Southeastern Synod Diversity and Justice Task Force would like to encourage everyone in the synod to do something to bring focus to World Aids Day. Consider using one of the litany’s or prayers contained in the worship resource from the ELCA site or use some of the ideas from the other resources listed below. We have also included some events that are currently planned.
- ELCA World Aids Day Worship Resources
- The African American Lectionary
- Themes of Advent, HIV and AIDS
- NIH forum: “Science & Community – Working Together to Prepare for the Unexpected” (11am-12:30pm ET)
- From Nov. 16th on: Virtual, first-ever nationwide AIDS Memorial Quilt display
- Virtual Nashville AIDS Walk: https://fb.me/e/35DgmK7E0