Father's Day Resources

The Father's Day 'Present'

by Dan Licardo
6/13/08: "See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation!" (2 Corinthians 6:2). Now that two girls call him Dad, Dan's memories of his father have come to life in the places and people of New York. Read more ...

General Board of Discipleship: Father's Day Worship Resources

Resources for pastors and worship planners in preparation to observe Father's Day in worship. This celebration can invite the congregation to connect its calling as the people of God with the special vocation fathers have in the family and also with healing where that vocation has be distorted or neglected. Visit the General Board of Discipleship web site

Fathers’ Days in United Methodist Community Centers

Being a father is not easy. That's why many of the more than 100 mission and community centers related to the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church offer programs to help fathers become better parents.

The following stories come from individuals who are a part of the caring connection of staff and participants who work in mission institutions around the United States with families, including fathers.  Read more ...

A Father's Troubles Solved

Sarah Norris, Resource & Development Director of The Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc., shares a story about "Mr. G." who went to The Wesley Community Center of Savannah seeking child care for his one year old twins, Al and Jerry. His wife had abruptly abandoned the family in October of 2005. He quickly found himself on his own, and in desperate need of help.
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"Departure:" Remembering a Missionary Father

My father dedicated his whole life to mission. He grew up in Brazil as a missionary kid and later served for almost 40 years as a missionary in the interior of Brazil. After retiring my father went back to Brazil to visit with the friends, churches and to see again the places where he had worked. About halfway through his visits, he was in a serious car accident.
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My Father's Gift: Celebrating Father's Day 2005

I often tell people that one of my DNA markers is the cross and flame because The United Methodist Church is so much a part of who I am. And I got that DNA from my father. My father was raised in the Methodist Episcopal Church with a strong influence from the Evangelical United Brethren.
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