September 20, 2026

One Sunday. Every state. Thousands of seats waiting to be filled, millions of hearts ready to be changed. Join churches across the nation in opening their doors and welcoming everyone to experience church on Back to Church Sunday.

🎁 Join the movement and get the Free 2026 Resource Bundle with sermons, graphics, videos, planning guide and more!
Back to Church Sunday
September 20, 2026
123Days
14Hours
32Mins
08Secs

How it works

Three steps. One Sunday. A national outreach event now in its 18th year! Thousands of people have found their way back to church through this coordinated movement. Make a lasting and powerful impact in your community this year!

Find Your Place 2026 Theme
1
πŸ™‹
Register Your Church

Sign up for free in minutes. Get added to the national map and start receiving your resource kit.

2
πŸ“¬
Invite Your Community

Reach more people with customizable postcards, invitations, door hangers, social ads, and outdoor banners to spread the word.

3
🏠
Open Your Doors

On September 20, welcome everyone who walks through your doors. Many will return for good.

5M+
People reached
37K+
Churches have participated
Since 2009
50
States participating
17
Years of Invitation Back to Church

Participating Churches

Add your church to the map to join in! Looking for a church? Click here to search for one in your area!

Browse all churches

Free Resource Kit

Download your complete outreach bundle β€” no strings attached. Designed by the team behind the nation's most trusted church campaigns.

πŸ–Ό
Social Media Graphics
Ready-to-post images for Instagram, Facebook, and X in all sizes.
🎬
Video Clips
Pre-service countdown videos to build anticipation before the service begins.
🎀
Sermon Starter
A ready-to-preach sermon outline built around the "Find Your Place" theme.
Find Your Place β€” Back to Church Sunday 2026
Find Your Place

Registration is free. Your resource kit is free. The only cost is opening your doors β€” and the rewards are eternal.

Download the kit