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Volunteers Needed to Review Document Language
Addressing Language in Foundational Documents; racism, ableism, intersectionalities
Calling Volunteer Participants!
Are you a member of Affirm United/ S’Affirmer Ensemble?
We are beginning to update some language in our organizations foundational documents. This discussion specifically will address racism, ableism and other intersections that exist and should inform our work at Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble… Are you interested in joining the conversation around this and looking at re-writing these statements?
Meet on Zoom on Thursday March 25th from 7-8pm and we will start the discussions. Lead by Rev. Emma Pipes and Rev. Cindy Bourgeois.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/93456556696?pwd=VUZqZlliL1dLM1gwR3haSFNISkZoUT09
Contact Michele with any questions at communications@ause.ca
NEW! Resources from: Adding Sparkle to Your Rainbow Webinar
Thank you for participating, your interest or registering for our webinar event:
Adding Sparkle to Your Rainbow: Refreshing Your Affirming Culture and Commitment
We hope you found the time we spent together informative and inspiring.
We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill out this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers can be anonymous).
Click here to access feedback form now:
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Webinar Video with Facilitator Linda Hutchinson:
Webinar Slide Show Presentation:
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This just in … and it’s super sweet!!
The Moderator of the United Church of Canada, The Right Rev. Dr. Richard Bott is looking forward to P.I.E. Day on March 14th, 2021. Enjoy his message with a special Affirming P.I.E. recipe …
Welcome Hinton United Church! An Affirming Celebration is planned for March 14th, 2021 at 10am MST
An Affirming celebration is planned for Hinton United Church!
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Hinton United Church on Sunday March 14, 2021
Time: 10:00 am MST
Location: 101 Maskuta Drive, Hinton AB T7V 1E7
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Hinton-United-Church-140395563448/
Phone: 780-865-2390
Email: for sending congratulations hintonunitedchurch@hotmail.com
Please send a note of congratulations to the entire faith community of Hinton United Church through this private form:
AUSE eNewsletter | February 24th, 2021 | Adding Sparkle to Your Rainbow
AUSE eNewsletter | February 16th, 2021
Adding Sparkle to Your Rainbow | Zoom Webinar Thursday February 25, 2021 | 7-8:30pm
As part of our Public, Intentional and Explicit commitment, Affirm United / S’affirmer Ensemble along with Affirming Connections are pleased to announce this special P.I.E. gathering … an Affirming Refresher presented by Affirming Coordinator Linda Hutchinson!
We’ll talk about these areas to add sparkle:
- Your Vision Statement
- Your Marriage Policy
- Your Action Plan . . . Do you have one? Does it need updating? Are you engaging with the wider community?
- Your relationship with building users, renters
- Your language – Pronouns, Microaggressions
- Broadening your scope . . . the call of all people who are marginalized
Bring your stories and your questions!
Presenter Bio – Linda Hutchinson
Linda, a United Church member by birth and by choice, has worked/volunteered at all levels of The United Church of Canada with children, youth and adults, mainly in the areas of Resource Ministry and Affirm United’s Affirming Ministries Program. She is a member of Sydenham Street United Church in downtown Kingston, ON, an Affirming Ministry since 1999, was a member of the Bay of Quinte Conference Affirming Ministries Action Group from its formation in 2007 to 2018 when UCC restructured, and has been a Coordinator of Affirm United’s Affirming Ministry Program since 2012. Linda and her spouse, Bruce, have two adult children and four grandchildren.
Register today …
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdOCtrzIuE9d-rFll1amk2LAtHRX_wWnX
We are looking for P.I.E. Recipes! Share them on the National P.I.E. Day Recipe Board!
We are challenging you to come up with the best P.I.E. Recipes and share them on our National P.I.E. Day Recipe Board for National Affirming Day.
You might want to share one of your favourite pie recipes or a great cupcake or special treat recipe or maybe you will have a virtual bake off!? Some may have a special recipe of what Affirming would taste like if it were a pie and what those ingredients might be! Please share those recipes and we look forward to reading them all.
Include a picture of your creation if you can. Posts can be anonymous or include the name of your faith community or use your first name on the submission! Just click the PLUS + sign to add your contribution.
Questions? Ask Michele at communications@ause.ca and have fun being Public, Intentional and Explicit in your commitment to inclusivity to LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people ! !
