“On September 30th we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, or Orange Shirt Day. We witness and honour the healing journey of survivors, and families of the residential school experience, and we remember those who didn’t make it home…There is still a very long journey ahead of us as we seek to make things right. Racist or colonial policies continue to harm Indigenous children and their families.” (UCCAN) How can you embrace “Every child matters.”
Are you encouraging people to wear orange? We have an opportunity to be come better educated, to live into truth and reconciliation, to live in peace and friendship. Visit The United Church website for Indigenous Worship material. This is an Indigenous prayer adaptation of the Lord’s Prayer by Shane Goldie
Great Spirit, our Creator, who is in all places,
Sacred is your name.
May your wisdom guide us,
Your will be done in our lives, as it is throughout Creation.
Pro ide for us today the nourishment we need,
And forgive us our wrongs, as we forgive those who ha e wronged us.
Lead us on the path of understanding and respect,
And protect us from ignorance and harm.
For you are the source of all power, beauty, and love,
From generation to generation, forever and always. Amen”
Keep making a difference.
