Lest We Forget
The Rev'd Canon Lisa Vaughn
October 21, 2026
November 8th is Remembrance Sunday, a time to honour the sacrifices of Canadian veterans and others who work for the cause of peace. In fact, Veterans' Week in Canada is Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, 2026. This is a great opportunity as a church to engage others in the neighbourhood with meaningful activities and worship times.
Explore these resources:
Church of England - Prayers for Remembrance - https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/funerals/after-funeral/prayers-remembrance
Canada Veterans Affairs - https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day-veterans-week
Royal Canadian Legion - includes prayers ('Plan a Ceremony'), links to ceremony music, etc. - https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/remembrance-day
Indigenous Veterans Day - Nov. 8 (honouring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis contributions) - https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans
United Church of Canada - https://united-church.ca/worship-special-days/remembrance-day