Remembering, Honouring, and Committing to Justice ~ from a post published on July 28, 2026 on The United Church of Canada’s website August 1 is Emancipation Day in Canada. It is a day to remember, to reflect, and to honour the … Continue reading →
In advance of Emancipation Day, Archbishop and Primate Linda Nicholls wrote, “We must act to address the realities of racism, discrimination, and exclusion in our parishes, in our communities, and in our country.” ~ Primate Linda Nicholls’ reflection was … Continue reading →
Mark the Abolishment of Slavery in the British Empire, including Canada, with Two Events from the United Church: Panel Discussion and Worship Service Emancipation Day celebrates freedom for people of African descent and ended slavery for all people in the … Continue reading →
Presented by the Black Clergy Network of the United Church of Canada There will be a special Emancipation Day panel discussion presented by the Black Clergy Network of The United Church of Canada. “Challenging Colonial Legacies through the Commemoration of … Continue reading →
August 1, 1834 The Day Slavery Was Abolished in British North America August 1, 1834 is the day the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect, ending slavery throughout most of the British Empire, including in the colonies that would become … Continue reading →