40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism

40 Days 2025: October 14-November 28

The 40 Days offer opportunities to delve deeply into anti-racism work. A season with new content launches this October!

This year’s series will feature:

• Live events with dynamic speakers each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Register free on CHURCHx.
• Videos for each week, accompanied by faith reflections and action items.
• A downloadable folder of materials for leaders to run an anti-racism program by registering for free on CHURCHx.
• Please sign up for the Anti-Racism newsletter to continue to stay up to date!

“Our congregation discussed the 40 Days program, and so many great, appreciative comments and learnings were shared. Implicit bias was an important learning that many commented on. We appreciate all the contributions and are delighted each day with new insights, prayers, and activities. Thank you!”

—A 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism participant

Some people will explore the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism, during the seven-week period from October 14 to November 28, 2025. During this time, it is possible to view two videos each week and use the accompanying resources.

The videos and related resources can be used at any time of year!

Each video is a personal story shared by a United Church person, and each video comes in a 3-minute and a 1-minute version.

You can use each video in a variety of ways, including:

• Share the 1-minute version on social media!
• Link to the 3-minute video in your church’s electronic newsletter or post it on your website.
• Show a video during worship!
• Use the video to inspire a sermon series.
• Share the video as a Mission and Service Story.
• Explore the video in a youth group or study group; use some of the accompanying questions available as a download.
• View the video individually for reflection and responsive action.

Download a ZIP file of resources by registering (for free) on CHURCHx.  These resources feature a range of ideas for engaging with the videos.

If you like a daily rhythm to carry you through the season, try this:

• Day 1: Watch video 1; consider ways of sharing it in your community of faith or on social media.
• Day 2: Pray the prayer and add your own.
• Day 3: Reflect on the suggested congregational actions, and consider what you can take into your own community of faith. Also, consider the idea for individuals from the downloadable zip file.
• Day 4: Watch the 40 Days Live Event (or watch the recording afterwards); consider doing some follow-up.
• Day 5: Watch video 2; consider ways of sharing it in your community of faith or on social media. Add comments to the United Church’s Anti-Racism Facebook page.
• Day 6: Pray the prayer and add your own. Consider the idea for individuals from the downloadable zip file (via CHURCHx).
• Day 7: Reflect on the congregational actions, and consider what you can take into your community of faith.