The United Church of Canada is committed to becoming an anti-racist denomination in all areas of life and work, including worship. Find worship resources for becoming an anti-racist denomination below.
Worship Ideas
2022 Black History Month Service: Fishing So Others Can Have a Meal (38.02 KB): What would it be like to live in Beloved Community? By Charmain Bailey. Includes a link to video sermon on YouTube.
Emancipation Day Service, August 1 (40.46 KB): An order of service for Emancipation Day, August 1.
Living on the Path of Respect (460.82 KB): A worship service on the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
Revival Out of Helplessness: Worship (269.83 KB): A worship service on the theme of anti-racism (from Mandate, Winter 2018).
Related Material
2021 Ecumenical Prayer to Mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (403.34 KB): The World Council of Churches invites its member churches and partners across the world to use this prayer on Mar. 21.
Revival Out of Helplessness: Bible Study (495.66 KB): The story of the Samaritan woman at the well can help us reflect on racism (from Mandate, Winter 2018).
Worship Blog
Hard Lessons of Racism Begin at a Young Age
For International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Adele Halliday shares difficult experiences of racism her child faces even in the playground.
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.
A Strategic Approach to Tackling Racism
Moses Kanhai explores ways to develop a strategic plan to end racism.
Forgiveness as a Way of Life
The Rev. Marie-Claude Manga reflects on her ministry and work as an ordained Black woman with The United Church of Canada