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Posted on March 1, 2021March 25, 2021 by jules1155

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 …

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Affirming celebration for Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Road, Toronto  ON  M6S 2Y8 Sunday April 25, 2021 at 1pm All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Runnymede United Church. Location:  YouTube
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  • Congratulations Runnymede United Church on becoming the newest Affirming Ministry in Canada! April 12, 2021
  • Congratulations Toronto East End United Regional Ministry on becoming Affirming! April 6, 2021
  • Moderator Richard Bott checks the numbers and reflects on the importance of Affirming Ministry! March 29, 2021
  • Congratulations Central Saanich UC in Saanichton, BC on your Affirming Ministry! March 29, 2021
  • P.I.E. Parade for 2021 March 19, 2021
  • AU/SE ENewsletter March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021

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Affirming celebration for Runnymede United Church Affirming celebration for Runnymede United Church 🎉🎉🎉

432 Runnymede Road, Toronto ON M6S 2Y8

on Sunday April 25, 2021 at 1pm

All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Runnymede United Church on Sunday April 25, 2021

Time: 1 pm

Location: YouTube

Website: https://www.runnymedeunited.org/

Phone: 416-767-6729

Please send a note of congratulations to the entire faith community of Runnymede United Church, send an email directly to office@runnymedeunited.org

#affirmingchurch #affirming #lgbtq #2slgbtqia #uccan #unitedchurch #toronto #affirmunited
An Affirming celebration is planned for Toronto Ea An Affirming celebration is planned for Toronto East End United Regional Ministry:

All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for:

Toronto East End United Regional Ministry

on Sunday April 18, 2021 Time 10:30 AM

Location: YouTube and Facebook Live

Website: https://eastendunited.ca/

Phone: (416) 463-2179

Please send a note of congratulations to the entire faith community of Toronto East End United Regional Ministry via email directly to office@eastendunited.ca

#toronto #lgbtq🌈 #2slgbtqia #unitedchurch
#affirming #affirmingchurch #uccan
Today is a day of celebration! It is #TransDayOfVi Today is a day of celebration! It is #TransDayOfVisibility  #TDOV  and we celebrate our #Affirming commitment to support/welcome people of all gender identities/sexual orientations.  You are visible and you are beloved. 🏳️‍⚧️

#trans #nonbinary #uccan #affirmingchurch #affirming

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An Affirming Celebration is planned for June 27th, An Affirming Celebration is planned for June 27th, 2021

Central Saanich United Church

7180 East Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC  V8M 1Y4

All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Central Saanich United Church on Sunday June 27, 2021 

Time and location will depend on COVID-19 protocols at that time. If possible it will be in person, larger venue as the church has limited capacity and there may/will be social distancing rules in effect – possibly pre-registration required. Details are still to be determined.

Alternate plans will be:

Location:  Pre-recorded service posted on website on the morning of June 27th 

Website  https://www.centralsaanichunited.ca/ 

Church Phone:  250-652-2713

Please send a note of congratulations to the entire faith community of Central Saanich United Church email congratulations directly to: megarnett@shaw.ca

#britishcolumbia #affirmingchurch #affirming #unitedchurch #uccan #2slgbtqia #lbgt #lgbtq
Wishing everyone a wonderful National Affirming P. Wishing everyone a wonderful National Affirming P.I.E. Day! There are so any wonderful celebrations happening across Canada 🇨🇦

If you get any great screenshots or pictures of your P.I.E. adventures please share them and we will feature them on our social media channels!

Send to:
communications@ause.ca

#affirming #affirmunited #affirmingchurch #uccan #lgbtq #radicalwelcome #PIEday #unitedchurch #pie
The Kitchen Sink Series returns next week! Join u The Kitchen Sink Series returns next week!

Join us on Tuesday March 16 - 7pm EDT with our guest host Mallory Brennan for an evening of friendly music-making! We will be doing some mindful listening, experimenting with a few ways to make music together and sharing some of our favourite songs. Whether you are a regular music-maker, a shower-singer or enjoy being an audience member we’d love to have you join us! All are welcome to come and experience the powerful affect of music-making.

For for info copy and paste this link:

https://affirmunited.ause.ca/the-kitchen-sink-presents-making-music-together-with-host-mallory-brennan-tuesday-march-16th-7pm-est/

#affirming #affirmunited #affirmingevent #kitchensinkseries #lgbtq
#makingmusictogether #saferspaces
An Affirming celebration is planned for Shining Wa An Affirming celebration is planned for Shining Waters Regional Council the first regional council in Canada to become Affirming! 🎉🎉🎉

963 Pharmacy Avenue  Toronto ON M1R 2G5

This Sunday March 14, 2021

All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Shining Waters Regional Council on Sunday March 14, 2021 

Time: 2 pm

Location: 

Livestream on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/euKAge7bYfc

Website:  https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/

Phone 1-800-268-4729  Ext. 6262

Please join us in sending your congratulations to Shining Waters Regional Council at this email address swrc@united-church.ca
An Affirming celebration is planned for Hinton Uni 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

#affirmingchurch #affirming #unitedchurch #uccan #lgbtq #radicalhospitality
As part of our Public, Intentional and Explicit co 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.

Register today:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdOCtrzIuE9d-rFll1amk2LAtHRX_wWnX

#affirming #affirmingchurch #unitedchurch #lgbtq #uccan
Is God calling you to share your gifts by serving Is God calling you to share your gifts by serving Affirm United/S’Affirmer Ensemble? From time to time, AUSE seeks volunteers and paid staff to assist the organization in its work. If you are interested in working with the Council, we would appreciate you completing this form outlining your experience and the reason(s) you are interested in this opportunity.

The council, through a process of discernment, will select the person who is best suited to fill the positions. We will prioritize those who are marginalized within the LGBTQ+ community , Indigenous folks, Black folks, and other folks of colour and disability.  Every applicant will receive a response. Fill out the form at: https://affirmunited.ause.ca/join-affirm-united-saffirmer-ensembles-council/ 

and return to communications@ause.ca

Or fill out your online Expression of Interest here:

https://forms.gle/mWBSac1o3UVL3pVf9

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It's #PancakeTuesday !!! Come and get your fill of It's #PancakeTuesday !!! Come and get your fill of virtual pancakes, friendship and lots of laugh tonight at #TheKitchenSink event Pancakes and P.I.E. Tonight Tues. Feb. 16 7-8:30pm EST email communications@ause.ca for link. 

#lgbtq #ShroveTuesday #Affirming #uccan #affirmunited
How to capture JOY in a picture ... you do it like How to capture JOY in a picture ... you do it like this:

"This is Oli (they/them) who was thrilled to open the certificate when they were here recording a part of next Sunday’s service earlier this week!" Rev. Cam Fraser of Knox-Met United, Regina

Knox-Metropolitan United Church in Regina will be celebrating their New Affirming Ministry this Sunday February 14th, 2021 😀😀😀 for more details click the link here:

https://affirmunited.ause.ca/announcing-an-affirming-celebration-for-knox-metropolitan-united-church-regina-sk-on-february-14-2021/

#affirming #affirmunited #unitedchurch #uccan #lgbtq #affirmingministry
Affirming celebration 🎉 on March 14, 2021 for: Affirming celebration 🎉 on March 14, 2021 for:

Steinbach United Church
541 Main Street  Steinbach, MB  R5G 0L5

All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Steinbach United Church on March 14, 2021 (P.I.E. Day – The National Affirming Day)

Time: 10:30AM Central Daylight

Location:  Zoom Celebration 

To join our zoom celebration please email the church office at steinbachunited@mymts.net for a link to the service.

#affirming #affirmingchurch #unitedchurch #lgbtq #uccan #radicalhospitality #manitoba
A new Affirming banner for Trinity Memorial United A new Affirming banner for Trinity Memorial United Church in Abbotsford, BC

“We are all God’s Children”

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All welcome to a celebration online of becoming an All welcome to a celebration online of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Knox-Metropolitan United Church on Sunday February 14, 2021 at 10:30 am

Online via Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/KnoxMetRegina

Later viewing at:  https://www.youtube.com/user/knoxMetRegina

Knox-Metropolitan United Church
2340 Victoria Avenue
Regina  SK (Treaty 4 Territory)  S4P 0S6 
(currently closed for in person worship due to COVID-19)

Website: http://www.knoxmetregina.org/
Phone:  306-525-9128

Please send a note of congratulations to the faith community of Knox-Metropolitan United Church directly to this address:  info@knoxmetregina.org
Who doesn’t need something to celebrate these da Who doesn’t need something to celebrate these days? We surely do! Save the date Sunday March 14th, 2021 for our National Affirming Day celebration of P.I.E. day.

Let’s think about an Affirming pie. What would your Affirming pie taste like? What ingredients would you use? This year we are going to celebrate with P.I.E. recipes created by you! It could be a traditional apple pie recipe or it might have a twist in the ingredients … two cups of inclusion, a tablespoon of sparkle, a quarter cup of love … you get the idea! Now, think about how your faith community as an Affirming Committee or faith Congregation would build an Affirming pie!

Watch your email for ways to share YOUR recipe and more resources, event and service ideas!

Due to COVID-19 all P.I.E. events for 2021 will be planned for celebration online.

#affirming #affirmingchurch #unitedchurch #uccan #lgbtq #nationalaffirmingday #pieday2021 #canada
From the team at Affirm United / S'affirmer Ensemb From the team at Affirm United / S'affirmer Ensemble we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year for us all in 2021. 😀😀😀 #affirmingchurch #affirming #unitedchurch @UnitedChurchCda #lgbtq
Congratulations 🥳 McKenzie United! All are wel Congratulations 🥳 McKenzie United!

All are welcome with COVID restrictions, or virtually, to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for McKenzie United Church on January 10th, 2021 at Time 10:30 a.m. Location:

McKenzie United Church
85 – 11th Street NW
Portage La Prairie, MB  R1N 2S2 

Contact them via Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18172416343

#affirming #affirmingchurch #unitedchurch #uccan #lgbtq #manitoba
The Kitchen Sink Series presents: Youth Group Rev The Kitchen Sink Series presents:

Youth Group Revisited with Laura Foushe this Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30-8:00pm EST … Join us for a great, fun time on Zoom!

Youth Group Revisited:

Come experience  a Covid-style youth group (for all ages, of course). Laura will lead us in some fun and bizarre online ice breakers and games (including Taylor Swift Trivia). She will also share her experience and bumbling wisdom after 15 years in ministry with children and youth.

More about Laura:

Laura Fouhse is a Diaconal Minister and has been serving the past 15 years at McClure United Church in Saskatoon as the Minister for Children, Youth, Young Adults and Families.

Check AUSE.ca for the Zoom link!

See you soon!

#lbgtq #affirming #affirmingchurch #youthgroup #unitedchurch #icebreakers #unitedchurchofcanada #uccan
Join us in welcoming St. Paul's United Church in O Join us in welcoming St. Paul's United Church in Oakville, Ontario to Affirming Ministry!! Well done St. Paul's, at every turn you were Public, Intentional and Explicit about your committment!! 🥳🥳🥳

@stpaulsunitedchurchoakville 

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Runnymede United Church, Toronto, ON Affirming celebration for Runnymede United Church 432 Runnymede Road, Toronto ON M6S 2Y8 on Sunday April 25, 2021 at 1pm All are welcome to a celebration of becoming an Affirming Ministry for Runnymede United Church on Sunday April 25, 2021 Time: 1 pm Location: YouTube Website: Phone: 416-767-6729 Please send a note of congratulations to the entire faith community of Runnymede United Church through this private form or send an email directly to office@runnymedeunited.org

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In the news ... Steinbach United Church becomes Affirming!

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/the-carillon/local/COLUMN-Viewpoint---Steinbach-church-becomes-affirming-congregation-574130381.html

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COLUMN: Viewpoint - Steinbach church becomes affirming congregation
“I am honoured to be here today to celebrate this special moment in your church’s history.” Steinbach mayor Earl Funk spoke those words on March 14 during a Sunday morning service at the Steinbach United Church.
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