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October 6, 2026
What happens when food becomes an invitation to belonging?
This Thanksgiving, join us for Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator: A Thanksgiving Table — a special video series bringing together food, faith, friendship, and stories from across cultures.
Chef Izzeldin Bukhari joins Moderator Kimberly Heath and friends to cook recipes from his home in Palestine and share stories about how food can create connection, foster belonging, and open pathways toward peace.
🍽️ A new episode drops every day over Thanksgiving.
Oct. 8: Welcome to Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator: A Thanksgiving Table
Oct. 9: Discussion: "Tell us about a meal that changed your life."
Oct. 10: Discussion: "Who is still missing from our tables, and what is the church being called to do to make room for them?"
Oct. 11: Discussion: "What kind of world are we trying to create around our tables?"
Oct. 12: "A Thanksgiving Table"
Subscribe to The United Church of Canada YouTube channel and join us at the table. Because every table can be an invitation to community.
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September 24, 2026
On Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Moderator Rev. Kimberly Heath shares a personal reflection on participating in the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony on Parliament Hill.
In this message, Moderator Heath honours the children who never came home, recognizes the courage and resilience of survivors, and acknowledges the ongoing impacts of residential schools and intergenerational trauma. She also reaffirms the church's commitment to walking the path of truth, justice, healing, and reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
As we wear orange, may we remember, learn, and work together toward renewed relationships and lasting reconciliation.
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