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Compassion Sunday is a day where people like you share the life-changing work of releasing children from poverty with their churches.

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Host a Compassion Sunday event to advocate for children and give your church family a chance to live out their faith by sponsoring a child experiencing poverty.

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What is Compassion Sunday

What is Compassion Sunday? - On Compassion Sunday, people just like you all over Canada are equipped and empowered to share their passion for seeing children released from poverty in Jesus’ name. During a Compassion Sunday event, a host will generally:

  • Give an announcement or short testimony about their Compassion sponsorship experience - your “why” behind why you sponsor with Compassion.
  • Share a short video highlighting the hope a sponsor can bring to a child’s life.
  • Invite members of the congregation to sponsor a child.

Here’s how to get started

1Get info booklet

In your Info Booklet you’ll learn all you need to know about hosting a Compassion Sunday event – from planning your presentation to connecting your church family with children experiencing poverty.

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2Register your event

After you register you will receive a confirmation email from us with information and next steps to make your Compassion Sunday a success.

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3Host your event

Show a short video to your church family, share your heart for helping children in poverty and ask them to change a life by sponsoring a child.

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Sharing your church's contact info allows us to better support you as you host your event. We won't use this information to send you unwanted mail.

Helpful Resources

  • Learn more about Compassion Sunday: Click here to download the Compassion Sunday Info Booklet
  • Tips for talking to your pastor: Click here to download the Talking to Pastor document for guidance and support
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.

— Proverbs 31:8-9 NIV —

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I host on a day other than Sunday April 26th, 2026?

Yes, you can host any day during 2026. However, many Canadians will be hosting across Canada on Sunday April 26th, and we would love you to join them but are free to host whenever works best for your church or group.

I'm not sure I can get my pastor's OK. What do I do?

Download our “Tips for Talking with your Pastor” Here at compassionsunday.ca and if you need more support email us at Compsunday@compassion.ca

Can I host a Compassion Sunday event outside my church?

While we encourage you to host in your home church, we understand that’s not always possible. Compassion Sunday also works well in Bible studies, small groups, sports teams, book clubs, workplaces, Sunday school classes, classrooms, or any other gathering.

How many children should I try to get sponsored?

As many as you can! Of course, it depends on the size of your church, but we’ve found that on average, three to five children get sponsored at an event. The main thing to remember is to leave all the results up to God. Do your best and trust him to work.

My church is meeting virtually. Can I still host a Compassion Sunday event?

Yes! Simply email us at compsunday@compassion.ca. We look forward to working with you to customize your event to meet the needs of your church.

What support will I have during my preparation of my event?

We have a team ready to help with any questions or concerns that arise during your time planning and preparing we will simply be an email away compsunday@compassion.ca