Continue the journey towards becoming an anti-racist church with this 40-day time of learning, reflection, and action.
40 Days 2023
You can be part of the 40 Days of Engagement on Anti-Racism at any time of year !
Some people had a focused time of engagement with the 40 Days in the fall of 2023. Some people plan to use the content in Advent, during the season after Epiphany, and still more during Lent. This series is for any time of year!
The most recent version of the 40 Days features brand-new stories, (with recordings available on YouTube) and suggested books offered by the UnitedChurch Bookstore.
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The 40 Days offers opportunities to delve deeply into anti-racism work.
“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
Continue to Engage
- Reflect on what you are doing as a result of engaging with 40 Days. Are there actions, commitments, or advocacy that you could still follow up on?
- Watch recordings of recent on the United Church’s YouTube channel:
- The Dual Function of Genealogy and Family Lore in Cases of Race Shifting (bilingual )
- Exploring Anti-Racist and Decolonial Theologies
- Raising Anti-Racist Children
- A History of Violence: The Legacy of Environmental Racism in Canada
- Sharing Our Stories: Indigenous Identity in the Christian Church
- Intersecting Identities: Intergenerational Asian Voices
- Copyright Justice and Musical Misappropriation (bilingua)
- Read a book related to anti-racism; all of these books are available from the United Church Bookstore:
A downloadable slide that can be used in your congregation is also available.
Stories
10 Ways to Work Towards Anti-Racism
March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. However, the struggle against racism is a continuous effort.… continue readingDownloads
- 40 Days on Anti-Racism 2023 Schedule (470.33 KB) (PDF)
- 40 Days on Anti-Racism 2023 Projection Slide (297.98 KB) (image/jpeg)
- Anti-Racism Children's Activities: Faith-Based Ideas (247.24 KB) (PDF)