Affirm United a proud partner of The United Church of Canada for the support of all gender identities and sexual orientations
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Lakeview United Church
Date: Sunday June 11, 2023
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 3200 McCallum Ave. Regina SK – Livestreamed at @lakeviewUnitedRegina
Website: http://www.lakeviewchurch.ca/
Phone: 306-586-7844
Email for sending congratulations (church office) lakeviewuc@sasktel.net
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, which means it’s a great day to live out loud! Here at Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble, we support and love you no matter who you are or who you love.
It’s also a day to take action. 2SLGBTQIA people deserve safety and welcome, and we still have to fight for it. How can you help take action against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia?
· Learn about the history of this day here.
· Take the pledge at It Gets Better Canada to help support their work and to show 2SLGBTQIA+ youth that their stories matter.
· Support AU/SE in our work of education, action, and support for the 2SLGBTQIA community.
· Learn about what it means to be an Affirming congregation. Check out this series from Affirming Connections about the path to becoming Affirming in a small town.
· Show up in your community: find something like your local Pride organization or a queer youth centre and show up for them. They need your time, resources, and support! Just ask them what they need and how you can help.
· Start planning your Pride Sunday service! Check out these resources from the United Church of Canada.
How are you taking action against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia?
Hi, I’m Alix (she/her), your new Executive Director of Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble! I am thrilled to be joining the AU/SE team, and can’t wait to help lead this organization into a bold new chapter of growth and advocacy.
A bit about me: I grew up and live in B.C., attending my local United Church. I have always felt called to justice-seeking, and working in a way that allows me to live out my faith values. My prior experience is varied, but includes leadership and frontline work with anti-violence organizations, fundraising, and United Church camping ministry. I have a Master of Arts in Human Security and Peacebuilding, a Bachelor of Arts in History, a Bachelor of Social Work, and am a certified Sexual Health Educator. First and foremost a follower of Christ, I am also a parent, a social worker, a performer, and an activist.
Have questions for me? Feel free to reach out to executivedirector@ause.ca. I can’t wait to learn and grow with you all!
All are welcome to celebrations of becoming an Affirming Ministry for St. Paul’s United Church
Address: 10206 100 Ave. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0V6
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2023 (Pride Family weekend celebration)
Time: 10 am Celebration Service followed by refreshments
2 pm Community Celebration followed by refreshments
Location: 10206 100 Ave Grande Prairie and live streamed
Website: http://www.stpaulsuc.ca
Phone: 780-532-2415 church office
Email for sending congratulations (church office) gwaldie@stpaulsuc.ca
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Kitchissippi United Church
Date: Sunday June 4, 2023
Time: 10 am followed by celebration
Location: 630 Island Park Drive, Ottawa – in-person, live-streamed & recorded
Website: www.kitchissippiuc.com
Phone: 613-722-7254
Email for sending congratulations (church office): kgracequist@kitchissippiuc.com
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church
Date: Sunday June 4, 2023
Time: 11 am
Location: 22125 Communication Road, Chatham, ON N7M 5J3
Website: http://www.ruralunited.com/st-pauls-victoria-avenue-united-church.html
Phone: 519-354-7540
Email for sending congratulations ____ spvauc@gmail.com
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Beach United Church
Date: Sunday June 4, 2023
Time: 10:30 am
Location: 140 Wineva Ave Toronto and livestream on YouTube
Website: www.beachunitedchurch.com
Phone: 416-691-8082
Email for sending congratulations (church office) office@beachuc.com
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Siloam United Church
Address: 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd. E. London ON N5X 3Z8
Date: June 4, 2023
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Broadcast: Will be shown on Rogers Cable TV at a later date
Phone at church: 519-455-9201
Email for sending congratulations (church office) office@siloamunitedchurch.org
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for West Point Grey United Church!
Date: Sunday May 28, 2023
Time: 10:30 am worship with activities to follow
Location: 4595 W 8th Ave Vancouver BC V6R 2A4
Phone: 604-224-4388
Email for sending congratulations: office@wpguc.com
All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Chinook Winds Regional Council
Address: 43 Riverside Drive P.O. Box 98 Okotoks AB T1S 1A4
Date: Friday May 5, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Location of Celebration:
Regional Gathering 2023
Fifth Avenue Memorial United Church
476 4 St SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Livestream Link: Online Registration Link via RG Registration
Website: https://chinookwindsregion.ca
Email for sending congratulations: chinookwinds@united-church.ca