In this article in Living Lutheran, Kimberly Knowle-Zeller reflects on the rally.

It goes by many names: Rally Sunday, Kickoff Sunday, Celebration Sunday, Beginning of Sunday School Sunday and a host of others. Whatever you call it, come September there’s a day in congregations when members anticipate renewed enthusiasm for ministries, increased attendance and a new beginning. It marks the end of summer vacations and the start of activities, meetings and ministry events such as “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday—and hopefully excitement for what’s to come. Read the full story »