Affirming celebration for Lakeview United Church!

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 

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

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?

Welcome to our new Executive Director!!

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!

Affirming celebration for St. Paul’s United Church!

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

Affirming celebration for Kitchissippi United Church!

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

Affirming celebration for St. Paul’s-Victoria Avenue United Church,  an amalgamation of two Affirming Ministries –  Victoria Avenue UC (2008) and St. Paul’s UC (2021) 

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

Affirming celebration for Chinook Winds Regional Council of The United Church of Canada!

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