First Sunday of October (annual day of worship and rejoicing) - World Communion Day

from UM Communications

Celebrating World Communion Sunday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Oct. 3, United Methodists will join Christians around the globe to recognize oneness in Christ and celebrate World Communion Sunday. In The United Methodist Church, donations to the World Communion Special Sunday support scholarships to equip U.S. students of color and international students to transform the church and their communities as both laity and clergy.