November 30, 2021

by

Maggie Annkel

<h4><span style=color: #ffffff;>-</span></h4><h4><span style=color: #ffffff;>-</span></h4><h4><span style=color: #000000;>Today on World AIDS Day we stand with others worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.</span></h4><p><span style=color: #ffffff;>-</span></p><p><span style=color: #ffffff;>-</span></p><p><span style=color: #ffffff;>-</span></p><h4><span style=color: #000000;>Some practical ways you can commemorate today are:&nbsp;</span></h4><ul><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Schedule a candlelight service of remembrance for those affected by HIV/AIDS.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Have a service of healing for those living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Observe a moment of silence during worship for those who have died of AIDS.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>During liturgy pray for people infected with HIV those living with AIDS and family and friends who are affected by HIV/AIDS.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Distribute HIV/AIDS Fact sheets and red ribbons for the Sunday before World AIDS Day.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Invite those living with HIV/AIDS to share their stories.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Have Chapter members become involved with a local AIDS group to provide meals transportation shelter companionship or other services to people living with AIDS.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Start a spiritual support group for persons impacted by HIV including: family members persons infected care givers siblings.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Write a letter (or article if possible) to your local newspaper supporting World AIDS Day.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Contact the NAMES Project and bring The AIDS Memorial Quilt to your community.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Organize special displays of books and resource materials about HIV/AIDS at your local library.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Initiate or particapte in interfaith observances of World AIDS Day in your community.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Encourage your work places to display posters flyers or brochures about HIV/AIDS.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Provide Red Ribbons with safety pins to libraries colleges and coffee shops.</span></p></li><li><p><span style=color: #000000;>Purchase an up-to-date book on HIV/AIDS or a video and give it to your local school college or public library.</span></p></li></ul>