The Rev. Dale Plummer, the Diocesan Military Missioner, shares with us upcoming military appreciation days and how your congregation can be registered as a Veteran/Military friendly congregation.
The Rev. Dale Plummer, the Diocesan Military Missioner, shares with us upcoming military appreciation days and how your congregation can be registered as a Veteran/Military friendly congregation.
The observance of Federal and Non-federal holidays for the remaining month of March that may be remembered and incorporated into the Prayers of the People or recognize members of the congregation during fellowship time.
- March 13 K-9 Veterans Day
- March 15 American Legion Birthday
- March 21 Rosie the Riveter Day
- March 25 Medal of Honor Day
- March 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
At present three parishes in the Diocese of Oklahoma are registered with the Veteran Military Friendly Congregation (VMFC) website. VMFC list of locations offers a link to each parish’s contact information, location, and website. If your congregation is interested in registering with VMFC click HERE.
Veteran Military Friendly Congregations (VMFC) is a program that promotes community, acceptance, and support for Veterans and their families. Faith is a proven and fundamental component to healing, recovery, and the mental health well being of veterans. With graduation and summer comes the time of year of Permanent Change of Station (PCS), when more than 400,000 service members make a permanent change of station. As a service or family member, you probably expect a permanent change of station to be part of your military life. If your parish is near a Military Post or Base you may consider developing a page to your website specifically with PCS in mind to welcome military families to your community and congregation. Facebook is another social media resource to welcome those receiving PCS order.