Links for November 16, 2025

The prayers and Christian Sympathy are extended to the family and friends of Robert Russell who died earlier this week. Robert’s memorial service will on Thursday, November 20th at 10 am at Cl Curry Funeral Home, College Street in Antigonish. Please keep Flora, Rob, Aileen and all of Roberts colleagues and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

The United Church of Canada had two delegates participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30) from November 10–21, being held at the doorway of Amazonia in Belém, Brazil, as part of a nine-person KAIROS Canada delegation. It’s not too late to catch live at https://kairoscanada.org/kairos-cop30-advocacy. KAIROS Canada brings together a women-led, global delegation of Indigenous Peoples, youth and peacebuilders. Representing communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, conflict and inequality, the delegation calls for action grounded in care, equity and human rights.

Your Social Justice Collective asks you to note that today is the International Day of Tolerance. The Jerusalem Declaration on Antisemitism is a tool to identify, confront and raise awareness, about antisemitism as it manifests in countries around the world. It was developed by scholars of all faiths – in the fields of Holocaust history, Jewish studies, and Middle East studies – to meet what has become a growing challenge: providing clear guidance to identify and fight antisemitism while protecting free expression. It now has almost 400 signatories globally and was adopted by the United Church of Canada in September. It states “Antisemitism is discrimination, prejudice, hostility or violence against Jews.”. All faiths must be protected from discrimination! November 20 th is Universal Children’s Day – Psalm 127:3 states that “Children are a heritage from the LORD.” Enjoy some time with a child this week.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Music of the Night presents “Into the Woods” Eleanor Mutimer Theatre, Dr. John Hugh Gillis High School. November 21-30. Tickets available at Antigonish Five to One Dollar Store or online at http://tiny.cc/motn2025 $20 adult, $18 students and seniors.

Canadian Blood Services at St. Ninians Parish (St. Ninian’s Place)
November 18 12-3 pm and 5-8 pm
November 19 12-3 pm and 5-8 pm
November 20 10 am – 2 pm
See posters on the bulletin boards for more information.

RK MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation Lights of Love campaign 2025. Your donation will be used to provide Resident Mobility companions; along with many other needs we provide every year to our residents, which are not covered by the day-to-day operations of the facility. Donations can be e-transferred to foundation@rkmacdonald.ca, please include your mailing address in the comment section for a tax receipt. Online at RK website: https:www.rkfoundation.ca/ or mail form to RK Nursing Home Foundation, 64 Pleasant St., Antigonish, NS B2G 1W7. Your consideration is appreciated.