Break the Silence Sunday 2023

Sunday, November 26, is Break the Silence Sunday.

General Convention Resolution 2022-C064, Break the Silence Sunday, originated from Province II. In affirmation of the resolution, the Diocese of New York (Province II)  passed its Break the Silence Sunday resolution proposed by GC Deputy Yvonne O'Neal and the Rev. Paul Feuerstein.

Break The Silence Sunday is a resource for churches to support survivors of sexual violence, particularly in the context of worship.

The attached toolkit, written by Yvonne O’Neal and prepared by the Diocese of New York, offers prayers, resources, discussion points and tools for presenting this important topic into congregations and communities:

• Help congregations learn about the reality and scope of the problem of sexual violence.
• Establish congregations as communities where survivors can share their stories and be received with hope and love.
• Provide congregations with ways to advocate for change in their communities and around the world.

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Go to the Toolkit online!