Many people are reluctant to donate organs and tissues due to the misconception that their religion doesn't support it. However, all major religions, including all Christian faiths, either encourage donation or support the individual's decision to donate life to others.

Donor Sabbath
A National Donor Sabbath is held the second weekend in November each year, but may be held any time of year. This is a great way to raise awareness in your congregation about the miracles performed everyday through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Carolina Donor Services can provide you with resources such as sample sermons and program inserts that will help you deliver the message to your fellowship. Help your congregation be able to make informed decisions about organ and tissue donation and sharing the gift of life by participating in Donor Sabbath. Please return the order form available below to obtain free materials.

For more information, please call your regional CDS office and ask to speak to the Community Relations Coordinator. Central NC region/Durham office: 800-200-2672; Western NC region/Winston-Salem office: 336-774-4450; Eastern NC region/Greenville office: 888-235-2672. You may also email info@carolinadonorservices.org.

Order Form:
Clergy Order Form (Microsoft Word file)

Resources and Samples
Below are some helpful resources and sample sermons which you may print and use.

Sample Sermons:
Sermon Ideas
Sermon Outline
Baptist Sermons
Catholic Sermon
Jewish Sermon
Methodist Sermon
Presbyterian Sermon
Presbyterian Sermon II
Unitarian Universalist Sermon
United Church of Christ Sermon

Resources:
Worship Resources
Prayer and Benediction
Bulletin Newspaper Inserts
Biblical Principles
Evaluation Form

For information on PDF files and for instructions on installing the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, please go to the Adobe Web site.