Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) are invited to observe September 30 as Orange Shirt Day, which marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Now both a federal and provincial statutory holiday, consider using some of the following resources as you observe a day of learning, reflection and participation. Find more information from our partners at the following links below:
- The United Church of Canada Orange Shirt Day (2024)
- Anglican Church of Canada Reconciliation and Healing Resources
- Churches Beyond Borders 2021 Statement on Teaching the Truth
- KAIROS Canada Orange Shirt Day
Other helpful resources:
- Orange Shirt Day – Phyllis Webstad’s Story
- Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023: Daily Lunch and Learn Sessions (Online)
- September 2021 Letter from National Bishop Susan C. Johnson (with a Prayer of Reconciliation by Cari Klassen)
- A Statement on the Indian Residential Schools from Indigenous Survivors, Elders and Leaders
- Prayer for the Children from the Remembering the Children Tour
- Journey for Reconciliation – Intercession Prayers for Orange Shirt Day
You are invited to use the following prayer for September 30:
