Category: News & Events

AU/SE is thrilled to share about our new Executive Director….Please join us in welcoming Ruth Noble! 

Ruth Noble (she/they) is thrilled to be called to this position at Affirm United. Ruth has been in The United Church of Canada since birth. She followed in her father’s footsteps and became a minister 26 years ago. She worked at Head Office of The United Church of Canada, telling the stories of Mission & Service in print, video, photo and social media. Over their time in ministry, Ruth has helped three congregations become affirming. Ruth also spends time writing Queer historical fiction as well as blogging, and she is in the process of creating a podcast called “The Historical Deviant.” Ruth has volunteered with Pride Toronto in Family Pride performing puppet shows in drag, and at Inside Out LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Toronto. Ruth is blessed with a wonderful supportive chosen family! 

Ruth brings a wealth of affirming experience, and we can’t wait to see where they takes the organization. Please help us make Ruth feel welcome, and help support her as she transitions into this new role. Ruth will be starting her work with AU/SE on August 1st, and if you wish to contact her, you can do so then at executivedirector@ause.ca. 

It’s with mixed emotions we share that Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble is in the process of recruiting a new Executive Director. An eligibility list has been established from previous postings, and we are also accepting new applications. If you are interested, please see the job overview posted on our website, and send your application to executivedirector@ause.ca by July 12th. 

While we are sad to see our current Executive Director go, we wish her all the best, and are excited for things to come! You can read more from Alix below:

“My time with AU/SE has been such a joy; the work of this organization is so critical, and I am blessed to have played a small part in it. My decision to leave was not an easy one, but one made with the intention of prioritizing my family and work-life balance. If only there were more hours in the day!

Working alongside the committed volunteers, partners,  and Affirming Ministries across the country has been so rewarding, and I have loved witnessing God’s affirming love in action. While the work of being Public, Intentional, and Explicit continues, I know the future is bright, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble!”

Thank you, Alix, for your contributions to the organization, and best wishes for the journeys to come!