More Ways to Celebrate Moms at Church on Mother's Day

that are inclusive, not exclusive...

Invite parishioners to plant and deliver a flowering plant to one of the moms in your congregation, especially grandmoms who may be alone this day.

Create a giant "Moms Prayer Wall" and invite everyone to write a name and either write or say a prayer to their mom or significant woman in their life. Invite them to take a selfie by the wall and send it to that person.

Have trusted people tell stories that illustrate the beautiful and sometimes strained relationships between children and their moms.

Support your local women's shelter or women's ministry by collecting a donation.

Call your local women's shelter and ask what personal care products they need that can be collected and given.

Buy gift cards to the local big box store and restaurants to be quietly given to struggling moms in your congregation or those deserving of special recognition or an expression of support. Invite members to secretly nominate a recipient to their pastor.

Here's a story about one woman's gifting of self-care items that shared a message of care.