Worship Blog
Antisemitism and Lent
Lent can be a powerful time to repent of Christian anti-Judaism and actively commit to countering antisemitism.
“I Am Because We Are”
Zimbabwean-Canadian Takudzwa Lavin Nyariri shares about the joys and challenges of keeping one’s culture of birth while making their own space within mainstream Canada society.
Identity and Diversity between Two Realities
Mandimby Rakotondramboa writes that being an Afro-descendant student in Canada means cultural shock with an incredible amount of adaptation.
Unity and Legacy: Celebrating Black History in Canada and the United Church
For Black History Month, the Rev. Franklyn James celebrates this month as a commemoration of past achievements and a commitment to ongoing understanding, respect, and unity.
After Black History Month, What Now?
How one United Church community of faith is responding to Black Lives Matter.
Emancipated, But Still Not Free
Rev. Dr. Paul Douglas Walfall celebrates Emancipation Day, while acknowledging Black people's fight for freedom continues to this day.
Fresh Off the Boat
Ariel Siagan raises awareness about the situation of Filipino migrant workers in Canada and calls on the church to respond.
Space for Creation and Discovery
During Pride Month, artist Noah Janosch Brown writes about finding a safe place in a United Church to create art and nurture self-discovery.
An Invitation to Listen as We Walk the Path of Reconciliation
Elder Alf Dumont in a conversion about the work of reconciliation and how starting at the beginning again can be a good way to move forward together.
On Racism and White Allies
Rev. Sun-Young "Sunny" Kim writes on the need for progressive White people to show humility when it comes to confronting racism.