HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund of Hutchinson is launching a Faith in Vaccines campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccination and help ensure Kansas families are as prepared and protected as possible against emerging COVID-19 variants.
The campaign will run from late April through mid-May and will focus on reaching rural Kansans and parents of children ages 5–17.
The campaign will highlight the efficacy of the current vaccines and will include voices from trusted sources, such as pediatricians, faith leaders and rural community leaders, as well as testimonials from individuals who have been directly impacted by COVID-19.
“The decision to be vaccinated is a personal one,” David Jordan, Health Fund president and CEO, said. “We hope this campaign will provide Kansans with the additional information they need from trusted sources to consider if the vaccine is right for them. Ultimately, we want to see more people choose to be vaccinated and limit their chances of severe illness or death due to COVID-19.”
In 2021, the Health Fund released the Faith in Vaccines sermon guide and toolkit for faith leaders to have honest and empathetic conversations with their congregations, as well as the Faith in Vaccines lay toolkit to facilitate conversation about the COVID-19 vaccination with loved ones.
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