The celebration of May as Asian Heritage Month begins this week. Officially recognized in Canada since 2002, this is a time to prayerfully reflect on the contributions of Asian Canadians to Canadian society.
Worship Ideas
- A prayer for Asian Heritage Month - Bisaya and English (15.48 KB) (Word): A prayer for Asian Heritage Month - Bisaya and English
- A prayer for Asian Heritage Month - Chinese and English (19.55 KB) (Word): A prayer for Asian Heritage Month - Chinese and English
- Asian Heritage Month | A Step Nearer to Harmony (39.25 KB) (Word): A worship service for Asian Heritage Month that encourages harmonious living.
- Asian Heritage Month | Our God Goes with Us (640.15 KB) (PDF): A worship service for Asian Heritage Month worship service this year that focuses on the United Churches of Japanese-Canadian background and reminds us that no matter where we go and whatever the future holds, we need not fear, for God goes with us and before us.
- Asian Heritage Month | Rice Is Heaven (31.72 KB) (Word): A worship service for Asian Heritage Month that uses rice as a symbol of life and harmony.
- Pentecost in Asian Voices 2021 (video): A beautiful worship service for Pentecost and personal reflection conducted by United Church ministers for Asian Heritage Month. Presented in Bunun, Korean, Cantonese, Japanese, Tagalog, and English, reflecting the Pentecost vision of a common story. Subtitles in English.
Music
- Sing, Thanks to Our God (Song of Many Tongues) (73.93 KB) (PDF): A unison worship song (includes optional descant) with piano accompaniment for use during Asian Heritage Month. Written by Amy Yea Kyong Lee.
Related Material
- Asian Cultures, Asian Heritage: This video celebrates Asian cultures within the United Church today. Asian leaders speak of their experiences in the church.
- Intercultural Hymn Service (24.77 KB) (Word): A service framed around hymns in Voices United from cultures around the world.
- Korean Partners of The United Church of Canada recognize participation in the Korea Peace Appeal: Korean Partners of The United Church of Canada recognize the participation of the church in the Korea Peace Appeal 10,000 Signature Campaign.
- Litany of Thanksgiving for Asian Heritage Month (13.14 KB) (Word): This litany is used at Tsurukawa Church located in the city of Machida, a part of Tokyo Prefecture and of the West Tokyo District of the United Church of Christ in Japan. Translation by Rob Witmer.
- Scripture and Incense (123.18 KB) (PDF): A Bible study for Asian Heritage Month on Psalm 141:1–4
- Voices United: Intercultural Index (24.42 KB) (Word): A listing of hymns from Voice United identified by their country of origin.
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