Orange Shirt Day at Christ Church, Grande Prairie
October 16, 2025
At our September 28th service, we focused on Orange Shirt Day using liturgy from the Anglican Church of Canada. The service centred on Genesis 1:26 — that all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. The theme of the service was human dignity.
Each person in the congregation received a paper heart, footprint, handprint, or shirt. Throughout the service, they were invited to write or draw words and images that came to mind. These were collected, laminated, and strung together to form bunting now displayed in the church (see attached photos).
The voices of our youth were also woven into the service. Earlier in September, our youth group reflected on Orange Shirt Day; their insights were recorded and compiled into a video that was shared during the sermon. The link can be found below.
Pictures and Article Submitted by: the Rev. Dr. Maryann Amor