Christians Commemorate World AIDS Day

By Alison Amyx, Senior Editor, Believe Out Loud

Christians around the world gathered this weekend to commemorate World AIDS Day. Celebrated each year on December 1, World AIDS Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and honor those who have died.

To mark this occasion, the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance has created an Advent Calendar with the theme: “Live the Promise: Advent in a Time of AIDS.” This daily devotional is available on their website and as a PDF download. It details the calling of Christians to respond to the AIDS crisis with love during Advent, the season of hope and expectation.

For more information about AIDS, worship resources, and more, check out UCAN, the United Church of Christ HIV and AIDS Network. For facts about HIV tests, symptoms, and transmission, visit HIVaware.

Graphic provided by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

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