Bringing together those who do work in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to share their challenges and experiences with each other and the greater community.
Camp Dragonfly is a summer camp based in Edmonton, Alberta with a goal to create a safe and welcoming space for trans* and gender-creative youth where they can be their authentic selves, meet trans* role models, and have fun. We are a summer camp for trans* and gender-creative youth age 6-13. Over the past 6 […]
Spirit of Hope is pleased and honoured to offer a special viewing of this award-winning Canadian movie. Admission is by donation to the Dawn Fund to support trans youth. This movie is about a young trans woman and her estranged father as they begin to restore the old family tractor. They cautiously rebuild their relationship […]
Northern Spirit Celebration of Ministries service! October 21, 2023, 4:00 p.m., at Kirk United Church Community Centre, 13535 122 Ave, Edmonton AB and via livestream on the Regional Council YouTube channel. Myeongnam Park and Sungsoon Park will be ordained, and Linda Roberts will be recognized; we will also covenant with Regional staff member Adam […]
First United Church, Wetaskiwin is pleased to host Creating a Culture of Respect for Gender and Sexual Diversity - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Nov. 7, 2023 at First UC, 5115 - 51 Ave. Wetaskiwin. Learn how to create more inclusive environments and safer spaces for gender and sexually diverse clients, colleagues, family […]
The Affirming movements in our three Regional Councils are hosting open houses online to talk about our local plans for celebrating Affirming PIE Day: Public, Intentional, and Explicit support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies. It’s also a great excuse to share in whatever desserts are a sign of celebration in your culture and area. PIE […]
Time for dessert! Regional prep for Affirming PIE Day, Jan 9, 2024, 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain. All Affirming, curious, and supportive ministries and people are invited to join Living Skies and Northern Spirit Regional Councils in the first of a series of get togethers to check in for the new year, and to […]
SSUC Celebrates Their 25th Affirming Anniversary with Ivan Coyote January 21st, starting at 6:00 pm Come celebrate our milestone affirming anniversary with a very special guest: Canadian writer, storyteller and musician Ivan Coyote! The evening will include a chance to peruse displays and learn about 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and projects in the Edmonton area, enjoy some […]
Regional Council Affirming celebration and Celebration of Ministries service, Saturday June 1 at 2:00PM, Mill Woods United Church, Edmonton! Having completed all the requirements of Affirm United/ S'affirmer Ensemble's process for becoming a 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming ministry, Northern Spirit Regional Council will hold its Affirming Celebration in Edmonton. It will include worship, invited guests, a livestream […]
Everyone is welcome to watch this enlightening, inspiring and challenging documentary at Spirit of Hope. An online discussion will follow at 7 pm for those who are interested in joining. 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is a feature documentary that follows the story of tireless researchers who trace the origins of the anti-gay movement […]
