September is back to school, back from summer travels, and back to church! And so, we will hold our Rally Sunday on September 13, 2026. I read this write-up from Rev. Jane Coleman of Christ United Methodist Church, Fort Collins, CO about Rally Sunday and would like to share with you:

As the summer winds down and the seasons shift, something special happens in churches across the country—Rally Day. For generations, United Methodists have celebrated Rally Day as a time to come back together after the slower, more scattered summer months.

Rally Day is a time to “rally” the church community together—to gather once again in the Spirit of Christ, reenergized and ready to journey together in faith. The tradition dates back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. In the United Methodist Church today, Rally Day continues to serve as an invitation to renew our commitment to Christ and one another. It’s more than an event—it’s a moment of spiritual reset.

Rally Day is often compared to a homecoming. Families return from summer trips, and school schedules begin. We gather in worship to praise God for the season behind us and to look forward in hope for what’s ahead.

It’s also a time for reconnection and recommitment. Rally Day reminds us that we are not meant to walk the path of faith alone. Faith formation is lifelong, and every season of life brings opportunities to grow in Christ.

Ultimately, Rally Day is a call to live our faith in community. It’s a time to ask:

  • Where is God calling me to grow this year?
  • How can I serve others through the church?
  • What new relationships is God inviting me to build?

Let us ponder on these questions as we look forward to our Rally Sunday on September 13.

Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages us to commit ourselves to practice and strengthen our faith together:

“And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. Don't stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near.”

Let’s get ready for Rally Sunday! Rally for Christ! Rally for Bethel Wesley!