“Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.” Colossians 3:14 (NRSV)
Here is the link for Sunday, September 20, 2026 worship Service: https://youtu.be/Qd1j1cPdjOg
Sunday, September 27 – Worship starts at 10:45 a.m.
This coming Sunday, as we observe Orange Shirt Day and reflect on Truth and Reconciliation, we invite everyone to wear an orange shirt or something orange. Together, we will remember the children who never returned home, honour the Survivors of residential schools and their families, and stand in prayer and solidarity with Indigenous communities.
Scripture to Ponder & Prayer
Week of Orange Shirt Day/Truth and Reconciliation
Texts this week:
Exodus 17:1–7; Psalm 78:1–4, 12–16; Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32; Philippians 2:1–13
Matthew 21:23–32
To Ponder: Psalm 78:1–4, 12–16 & Philippians 2:1–13
This coming Sunday, we will observe Orange Shirt Day and reflect again on the continuing journey of Truth and Reconciliation.
The orange shirt reminds us of the children who were taken from their families, languages, cultures, and communities through the residential school system. It reminds us of Survivors whose stories were ignored or silenced for generations. And the identification of unmarked burial sites connected with former residential schools has deepened the call to listen—to the grief of families and communities, to the testimony of Survivors, and to truths that Canada must not turn away from.
Psalm 78 says:
“We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the coming generation.”
The Psalm reminds us that faith requires remembering. We cannot build a truthful future by hiding painful parts of the past. Healing begins when stories are heard, truth is honoured, and what was once silenced is carried faithfully to the next generation.
Philippians 2 takes us one step further. Paul calls us to humility: not looking only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others, following the way of Christ who emptied himself and became a servant.
Reconciliation therefore asks more than remembering. It asks us to listen differently—especially to voices that history has pushed aside.
As we wear orange, may we ask ourselves:
Are we truly listening to Indigenous Survivors, Elders, families, and communities?
Are we willing to hear truths that may make us uncomfortable?
And after listening, are we willing to change?
Perhaps reconciliation begins here: when we stop speaking over one another, make room for voices that have too often been silenced, and allow truth to lead us toward humility, justice, healing, and renewed relationship.
May God give us ears to hear, hearts humble enough to learn, and courage to walk the long road of reconciliation together.
Prayer for the Week
God of truth, healing, and hope,
teach us to listen with humility and compassion.
Help us to honour the stories of Indigenous peoples,
to remember the children and families harmed by residential schools,
and to walk faithfully toward justice and reconciliation.
Give us courage to learn, grace to change,
and wisdom to build relationships rooted in respect, truth, and love.
May the way of Christ guide our steps this week and always. Amen.
Trinity United Church 