The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
E-ssentials: Orange Shirt Sunday, Indigenous-Racialized Youth Scholars, and more.
Orange Shirt Sunday is September 28
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On September 30, wear an orange shirt to say that Every Child Matters. And on September 28, mark Orange Shirt Sunday in your community of faith.
This year in particular we ask you to honour the children with a gift or special offering to the Healing Fund, which supports initiatives for survivors of the residential school system and its ongoing intergenerational impacts.
On September 30, we also invite you to join in the Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill. This 90-minute program is a united effort of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the Algonquin Nation, APTN, and CBC/Radio-Canada. It begins at 3:00 p.m. ET and all are welcome. Not near Ottawa? It will also be broadcast live on APTN and on YouTube.
The United Church of Canada Foundation has extended the Alvin Dixon Memorial Run/Walk appeal until September 7. The run has happened, but you can still make a donation to support the Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary Fund, which was established to support Indigenous students who want to enter or continue post-secondary education or study at religious and spiritual centres.
Alvin William Dixon, a respected Heiltsuk First Nation Elder, was born on June 10, 1937. At age 10, Alvin was taken from his family to the Alberni Indian Residential School on Vancouver Island. After surviving years of abuse, he graduated, and then enrolled at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver as one of six First Nations students at the school. The Alvin Dixon Memorial Bursary was established in memory and honour of Alvin’s life and his dedication to The United Church of Canada and to education.
Invite an Indigenous-Racialized Youth Scholar to Your Community
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The United Church of Canada's Indigenous-Racialized Youth Scholars program is back for 2025, offering a unique opportunity for your community to learn from the next generation of leaders.
You can host a free, virtual presentation from one of these talented young scholars, who will share their powerful research on identity, Canadian history, and the impact of racism.
This is a chance for your community to engage with vital conversations and be inspired by new insights.
Mission and Service: Our Past, Present, and Future
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For 100 years, The United Church of Canada has served communities through Mission and Service, a vital ministry that brings hope to people in Canada and around the world.
As we look to the next century, we know our work is more important than ever. That's why we invite you to join the Centennial Legacy Campaign, our most ambitious initiative yet.
The campaign's goal is to inspire legacy gifts that will ensure Mission and Service continues to grow and serve for generations to come.
Your generosity honours our history and helps secure our future, ensuring our church can keep meeting the world’s needs for the next hundred years.
The United Church Bookstore: The Holy Bible in Mohawk—Ohiatonhseratokénti
[Image credit: The United Church of Canada | The Canadian Bible Society]
This complete translation of the Bible into Mohawk is the result of the dedication and artistry of Harvey Satewas Gabriel, with support from his family and communities. All profits from the sale of the Bible go to Indigenous language projects.
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