Links for May 11, 2025

The theme for the 2025 International Day of Families is … really long and boring! So rather than repeat it, the Social Justice Collective simply wants to wish everyone, (no matter your family’s composition), a really Happy Family Day on the 15 th and encourage you to do something fun! Fill your home with love, warmth and laughter as you celebrate the indispensable role of families in both our own lives and in society. A few ideas to do together: make a family playlist, volunteer, make some decorations, cook a meal, delve into the family photo album, garden, or share family stories – passing down vignettes from the generations.

The Community Fridge and Pantry continues to request your kind donations. Please place them in the wooden box which you can see at the entrance to the sanctuary.

Should you have any items – new, please – for the You Matter bags that are distributed to people who are seeking help from the mental health unit of St. Martha’s Hospital your support for the Jordon Myles Foundation will be gratefully appreciated. If you would like to know more about this organization, please read the following article. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mental-health-jodi-jordon-myles-1.3956255

**Please note corrected date **Reading by Marie Wilson from North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, Wednesday, May 21st,7pm at the Coady Institute, STFX. Marie Wilson, the only woman and non-indigenous Commissioner and a United Church member, will read from her moving, deeply personal account of the historic Truth and Reconciliation Commission and respond to questions. This is a privileged opportunity for United Church members to deepen our understanding of why the United Church apologized for our part in the deeply harmful Residential School system. This is an important story for all Canadians and all are encouraged to attend. Invite friends and family. Books will be available for purchase and signing. It can also be purchased in advance at the Curious Cat.