The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths is an intergenerational and interfaith event that unites thousands of religious congregations and organizations in speaking out and acting faithfully on behalf of children and families. The goal of Children's Sabbath is to generate new, long-term efforts that meet children's needs by raising awareness, serving children directly, and advocating on children's behalf.

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This four-page resource is an introduction to Children's Sabbath for Women of the ELCA participants. The resource

• Introduces Children's Sabbath,
• Gives tips on planning,
• Introduces the Children's Sabbath Multifaith Manual prepared by the Children's Defense Fund, and
• Suggests activities and ideas for action beyond the Sabbath.

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A planning manual
The Children's Sabbath Multifaith Manual includes

• Planning and promotion ideas
• Liturgical suggestions
• Sermon and homily help for people of all faiths
• A sourcebook for activities and resources for the Children's Sabbath and beyond

The theme for this year's celebration is "Congregations Stand for Healthy Children: Bringing Hope and Healing." The 2006 National Observance of Children's Sabbaths manual is available and can be ordered by calling the Reverend Sally Jo Snyder, national coordinator of the Children's Sabbaths Program, at 202-662-3579 or ssnyder@childrensdefense.org