World AIDS Day 2007
World AIDS Day is December 1. United Methodists are encouraged to observe this event on or near that day. Each year, the General Board of Global Ministries provides resources for this event.
This year's theme is "Leadership."
World AIDS Day 2007: Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.
UMCOR Resources
Still a Fight: As the battle against HIV/AIDS continues into another year, United Methodists are encouraged to press forward and stop the spread of this deadly disease by creating awareness. Observing World AIDS Day on or near Dec. 1 is one way to help. Read more ...
Hope for Graduates of Magambe
UMCOR News
Magambe helps students orphaned by HIV/AIDS gain independence by acquiring the necessary skills to seek employment through local community workforce trades. Read more ...
Agoyi erokamano: I Give You Thanks
Gratitude was expressed for the work at St. Paul's Methodist Health Center in Kenya, made possible by the Global AIDS Fund. Read more ...
A Tangible Response to the HIV/AIDS Crisis
$8 million by 2008 is an attainable goal. This figure represents a $1 commitment of every United Methodist in the United States. The fund supports education, prevention, care, and treatment programs for people living with HIV/AIDS around the world. Read more ...
United Methodist HIV/AIDS-Related Programs and Funds
The following list describes programs that reach out to people affected by HIV/AIDS in the United States and abroad. Use this information to learn more about what United Methodists are doing to combat this pandemic and to support those who are affected by it. Read more...United Methodists Hold First Latino Workshop on AIDS Ministries
The United Methodist Church is taking steps to come to grips with and stop the "devastating effect" that HIV/AIDS is having on the Hispanic/Latino community in the United States. Read More...Côte d'Ivoire Church Youth Leaders Explore New Ways to Communicate About HIV/AIDS
"Stand Firm and Immovable Facing HIV/AIDS" was the theme of a three-day workshop for youth leaders of The United Methodist Church of Côted'Ivoire on September 18-21. Read More...HIV/AIDS Worship Resources
General Board of Global MinistriesStories, memorials, poems, prayers, and other worship resources with the theme of HIV/AIDS ministry. Read more...
Offsite Resources
Get more World AIDS Day resources from these outside websites:
General Board of Discipleship Resources for World AIDS Day
Links to resources on a variety of sites, including YouTube videos. Read more ...Keep the Promise-Advent in a Time of AIDS (calendar)
Ecumenical AdvocacyThe calendar builds on the theme of "leadership" set for World AIDS Day in 2007 and 2008, under the campaign slogan, "Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise". The 37 reflections demonstrate the leadership of and challenges from Christians around the world who are engaged at all levels of the response to the HIV pandemic. www.e-alliance.ch/hivaids_adventcal.jsp
World AIDS Campaign
UNAIDS
Building on last year's theme of accountability, the theme for World AIDS Campaign from 2007 and 2008 is "leadership." Materials are now available in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian.
http://www.worldaidscampaign.info/
General Board of Church and Society: World AIDS Day Page
World AIDS Day, December 1; a time for special programs on HIV/AIDS education and worship that focuses on intercessory and healing prayer, hope in God, and love and compassion in the midst of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Find links and information related to the UMC Global AIDS Fund.http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/pp.asp?c=fsJNK0PKJrH&b=1152055
Get Ready for World AIDS Day
United Church of Christ HIV/AIDS Ministry
Worship and other resources for World AIDS Day 2007
http://www.ucc.org/health/hivaids/
World AIDS Day - Saturday, 1 December 2007
Ecumenical Alliance
Worship and action resources in English, Spanish, and French
http://www.e-alliance.ch/wad.jsp
Archives
More Global Ministries HIV/AIDS News and Resources:
World AIDS Day 2006 Resources
United Methodist Committee on ReliefBackground and facts, how to help, and "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise" resources for United Methodists: a bulletin insert, poster, and PowerPoint slide. Read more...
