World Evangelism Sunday
Across the globe, countless people have yet to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. On World Evangelism Sunday, we join churches in the worldwide Wesleyan Methodist family to affirm this truth: every follower of Jesus is called to join in God’s mission of reconciliation and love.
Inspired by John Wesley’s historic words — “I look upon all the world as my parish” — this day reminds us that evangelism isn’t the work of a few, but the invitation to all.
Your participation helps spark a fresh commitment to faith-sharing in local churches and fuels a movement to equip leaders around the world through World Methodist Evangelism.
Date
Sunday, June 13, 2027 (Second Sunday in June every year)
Theme Verse
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” — Mark 16:15
Focus
Empowering churches to engage in evangelism locally and globally
Participants
In 2025, we had over 70 churches in more than 20 countries. Click to view.
The Best Part?
We will send you the resources you need to make it happen! We know that ministry is busy. Every Sunday already has something. A series to maintain. A holiday to prepare for. A community need to address. The idea of adding something else - even something good - can feel like one more thing on an already full plate.
WME does most of the preparation work for you. When you sign up, we send you a complete participant guide with several ready-to-use resources. Everything arrives several weeks before so you have time to prepare well. There's no cost. No ongoing commitment. Just one Sunday — and a global family doing it with you.
- A sermon preparation guide: a powerful message outline and sermon notes your preacher can adapt or use it as a starting point.
- Children's ministry lessons and activities: so your youngest members can engage with the same theme in an age-appropriate way.
- A prayer guide: prompts your congregation can use during the service or throughout the week.
- A special offering guide: everything you need to receive a one-time offering that supports WME's global evangelism work - bulletin insert, offering slide, a short video introducing your church to World Methodist Evangelism, and QR code included.
Why the second Sunday in June?
Because on June 11, 1739, John Wesley wrote a journal entry that changed everything. Facing criticism for preaching in the fields and outside of church buildings, he wrote: “I look upon all the world as my parish.” It was a bold declaration, one that broke down walls and expanded the Church’s mission beyond convention and comfort.
That same spirit inspires World Evangelism Sunday, a call for churches around the world to say yes to the global mission of Jesus. That’s why we chose the second Sunday of June each year to remember this historic moment — and live into it.
Why World Evangelism Sunday?
Because most Christians seldom share their faith.
Because the world needs to hear about Jesus.
Because the mission hasn’t changed: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15
We believe the Church can reverse the trend together!