Links for February 15, 2026
The prayers and Christian sympathy of the congregation are extended to the family and friends of John Miller who died late last week. Visitation will be Monday from 4-7 pm with the funeral Tuesday
at 2pm at St. James. Please keep his son, grandchildren and brothers and sister in your thoughts and prayer during this time.
This Sunday is the third week within African Heritage Month- a time to honour and celebrate the contributions of people of African descent in Canada and to look at the past while giving thanks as we look forward to the future. Black people have played a significant role in the history of The United
Church of Canada, but their stories have often gone untold. As we marked the 100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada last year the church took an effort to bringing untold stories to life.
“Here from the Beginning” is an exhibition that showcases the contributions and experiences of Black people within the church, amplifying voices that have long been overshadowed by the dominant
narrative. This is a celebration of faith, history, community and The United Church of Canada. The virtual presentation can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo3SyaMAO0g and more information on live presentations and discussions can be found at https://herefromthebeginning.ca
Your Social Justice Collective hopes you will enjoy Nova Scotia Heritage Day tomorrow. This year it honours Joseph William Comeau, a proud Acadian educator, MLA and Senator. Also please note that the
20th is the World Day of Social Justice – near and dear to the hearts of your Collective! The 2026 theme “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice” focuses on inclusive policies and social
protections. And the 21 st is Mother Language Day. The theme this year, “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities” identifies that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion – emphasizing that education, based on mother tongue, must begin from the early years, as education is the foundation of learning.
Coldest Night of the Year February 27th at 4pm. There are a group of people from St. James and St. Paul’s who are walking to support the Naomi Society as they build new facilities here in Antigonish to help the
most vulnerable among us. If you want to join and walk 2km or 5km please go to “Some of the Saints (St. James and St. Paul).” to join or donate.
Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm Black X-cellence Panel hosted once-again by renowned leader Kwame Osei ’10 and will feature: Rebecca Mesay (2020) an immigration lawyer and known for her campus
leadership; Ellis Ffrench (2013) a recognized marketing expert for professional sport teams. Alexandra Hall (1998) recently recognized as a rising-star lawyer in the financial and corporate sector for the Caribbean
region. Augy Jones (1990) known as a StFX leader, athlete, coach, and a national advocate for diversity and inclusion; To register please go to http://www.alumni.stfx.ca/blackxcellencepanel2026
Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator, a new six-part video series coming this Lent exploring food, faith, and the power of invitation, hosted by the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath. The series debuts with a
Shrove Tuesday (Feb 17) pancake feast in the Moderator’s home kitchen, with new episodes following each Sunday throughout Lent, and concludes with a special Easter message from the Moderator. Episodes
will be shared each week on the Kitchen Conversations webpage and The United Church of Canada
YouTube channel — subscribe today to stay up to date.
Good Stories to Live By: A fresh look at the Bible. Join us for a relaxed, open minded exploration of the stories of Jesus- teacher, healer, leader, and troublemaker. Details: Thursdays Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 23,
May 28 and June 25@ 7pm @ St. Paul’s Anglican Church. More info? Naterz@gmail.com or rector3harbours@gmail.com.
Wild Grief Mandala. Guided participatory experience of sharing in community. Saturday February 28th 1-3 pm. Bethany Resource Centre 75 Marian Dr. Antigonish. Free event. Register at http://www.fireloch.com