Links for February 8, 2026

Think about how cold January was! Some of our neighbours in
Antigonish must make desperate choices between heating their homes
and buying groceries or purchasing medications. The Antigonish
Emergency Fuel Fund assists low income households with their fuel,
electricity or wood needs. As our cold winter continues, if you can help
out, please do so via Canadahelps.org.

What’s Going on? How Do We Respond? February 12 at 8 pm AST
Are Minneapolis, authoritarianism, or related issues on your mind?
Come hear Rev. Travis Norvell of Judson Memorial Baptist Church
share his wisdom about this moment in history. Co-organized by The
Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell from the Atlantic School of Theology.
Register here: https://shorturl.fm/wu39W

Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm Black X-cellence Panel This online
panel will be hosted once-again by renowned leader Kwame Osei ’10 and
will feature a powerful conversation with four inspiring StFX alumni
including: 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

Why Palestine Matters, a six week course developed by the Israel
Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and
hosted by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative.
Participants in this course will gain perspectives and learn about histories
which help to put news headlines in greater context. Participants will also
discover where to learn more and how to advocate for justice. Six
Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time (Feb. 12, 19, 26, and March
12, 19, 26 via Zoom) Questions? Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com
Please put WPM in subject line. Please register here to receive the Zoom
information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers.

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. These
spirit-filled conversations will invite you each week to reflect on how
food can nourish both body and soul, and how in joining around the
table, we connect to something deeper than ourselves. They remind us
that around a table, barriers fall and stories flow, that God meets us in
ordinary moments of sharing bread and conversation. 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.