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Clergy Appreciation Month

October is National Clergy Appreciation Month

Facts
Clergy Appreciation National Day of Honoring – Oct. 11, 2009 – is always the second Sunday in October.
According to The Barna Research Group, 47 percent of American adults attend church in a typical weekend, not including a special event such as a wedding or a funeral. (2005)
Barna also reports that 84 percent of Americans describe themselves as Christians. (2006)
Hallmark first offered Clergy Appreciation cards in 2002.

2009 Product Features

  • Hallmark offers 35 Clergy Appreciation cards. Card prices begin at 99 cents.
  • The cards are for a variety of recipients — minister, minister and wife, pastor, pastor and wife, youth pastor, couple in ministry, priest.
  • Messages range from warm and supportive to lighthearted and humorous.

Holiday History

The celebration was established in 1992 with a mission is to uplift and encourage pastors, missionaries and religious workers.

In Stores

Available at Hallmark Gold Crown® stores nationwide and wherever Hallmark products are sold. Use the store locator on Hallmark.com to find the nearest Hallmark Gold Crown store.

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