Mother’s Day and the Dilemma the Church Faces

Mother’s Day was the brainchild of a woman named Anna Jarvis. After her mother died in 1905, Anna wanted a way to honor her mother’s sacrifices for her children. Thus began her campaign for Mother’s Day, which President Woodrow Wilson officially established as a national holiday in 1914.

This holiday, which was established with good intentions, has turned into a day of mixed emotions. I’ve seen these emotions displayed each year as church leaders strive to celebrate mothers while being sensitive to those who are not.

As your church begins preparation for Mother’s Day, I encourage you to pray for your church leaders as they navigate these waters. If you’ve never considered the struggle that goes into celebrating this holiday, I hope this enlightens you and gives you a new perspective.

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