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Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood

5 days ago

This Sunday, August 7th, we welcome Channon Oyeniran, Ontario Black History Society Vice President, to be our guest speaker as we commemorate Emancipation remembering Slavery Abolition Act which came into effect on August 1, 1834. Official recognition of Emancipation Day by the Government of Canada began in 2021. The designated day is meant to celebrate the strength and perseverance of Black and Indigenous people while also challenging individual and institutional racism. We are grateful for her passion and the special effort that Denise has made to create a unique service of worship for this event.

The Anglican Church and Holy Trinity Guildwood continue to actively walk the path of reconciliation and champion anti racism and a world in which all God’s children are treated equally. The Diocese of Toronto is committed to confronting institutional racism and has prepared a two-day “Foundations of Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism” workshop which will be available to every parish in the Diocese this fall. Clergy and diocesan staff have already completed this training, and now it’s our turn to help dismantle racism in our communities and in the Church. ... See MoreSee Less