Today marks the 25th anniversary of the first apology offered to Canada’s First Peoples by The United Church of Canada. No, we’re not “there yet” because we’re still on the long journey toward seeing our apologies fulfilled in actions and in truth, healing, reconciliation, and right relations. It’s why we take opportunities to participate in the work of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission as well our own Right Relations work.

Last week the bread bakers of Wilmot United Church in Fredericton, New Brunswick, reported in. These good folks had just finished preparing 2,297 packages of flour to be sent across our beloved church—and were getting ready to do more! Each of our church’s 13 Conferences was asked to provide locally milled flour.