PLEASE NOTE: this event will now take place online. All welcome to this faith-based development and connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks. Our in person Affirming Leaders Day is cancelled, however, we are now hosting our conference online! You are invited to join us on Zoom for a day of illuminating and artistic speakers, […]
Conversations about gender diversity and the power of language, 6:00PM in AB and SK, 7:00PM in MB and NW ON. What is gender inclusive language and how does it have the power to embrace or exclude non-binary, Two Spirit, trans, agender, and gender queer people? Join us for a practical discussion about evolving language and […]
Calling all ministries and people who are LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit-affirming, or 2SLGBTQIA yourselves. We know COVID is making Affirming work harder, even as it also makes life harder for trans, non- binary, queer, Two Spirit and questioning people- especially youth and elders. So you're invited to an Affirming get-together for Northern Spirit, Tuesday March […]
Are you an artist or love seeing different ways people can be creative? Are you interested in learning more about local queer art and artists? Then, join in on Monday, April 19, at 12:00 noon (MDT) to learn about creativity, queer art, and getting to know local artist Max Elwood! This interview, hosted by Affirming […]
This is an online event presented by the Sexual and Gender Acceptance group of Wetaskiwin in partnership with First United Church, Wetaskiwin. There will be video, discussion, presentation that explores language, experience and how to be more respectful in our mutual conversations.
You are invited to join Affirming Reflections for an International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia Livestream Event. This event will feature songs, stories and reflections from Two-spirit & LGBTQIA+ folks and their experiences around homophobia, transphobia & biphobia. We will hear about how inclusion and acceptance within society and within the Church helps to end […]
Join from anywhere in the world for Affirming Leaders Day! A faith-based development & connection day for allied and LGBTQ2S+ folks! Featuring Civil Rights Activist Rev. James Lawson, Queer Singer/Songwriter Semler, and Pop Culture Critic/Scholar/Author Anthony Oliveira! Peace and Protest: Creating Change with Love and Intention We explore the ways that our faith calls us to […]
Join in on the Pride month celebrations! Many Pride societies are offering online or distanced events in communities large and small. Support from your community of faith makes a difference, especially since so many Christian communities remain non-affirming. Are there creative ways you can offer that support? Your church signage, rainbows on your church property, […]
.An evening exploring 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming theology and practices in our contexts, organized by the Northern Spirit Affirming Task Group. This event is our annual meeting education space and all delegates are invited, along with all the people of the Regional Council. Come and learn together while we help the Regional Council in its Affirming journey. […]
You are invited to join Affirming Ministries for the Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil Service on November 20th from 2:00-3:00PM. Join us in-person at Robertson-Wesley United Church or watch online through the Facebook Event Page. Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 and has been observed annually on November 20 as a day to raise public awareness […]
