Northern Spirit Regional Council

Sherwood Park: In-person community: United Church’s Apology to 2SLGBTQIA+ people
2025-08-08 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Sherwood Park United Church, 20 Fir St, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 1Z6, Canada
Sherwood Park United Church invites you to attend a viewing of the United Church’s Apology to Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people within a warm, caring Circle of Support, August 8, 2025.
Join us at 20 Fir St, Sherwood Park AB to participate online in worship and the formal Apology from the United Church of Canada. *Sherwood Park United Church is an Affirming Community of Faith.* This is open to all. You do not need to be part of the United Church to join the circle.
Schedule:
8:30am Mountain Daylight Time- Gathering: Muffins, coffee, tea & juice.
9am The Apology: Witness the Apology via Zoom on the large screen.
After the Apology, we will gently hold space together for as long as needed.
Here is more background on the United Church’s apology.
More details on the participation options on August 8.
Overview of the Apology’s process of creation.

Vegreville: In person community for the Apology to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
2025-08-08 08:30 - 13:00
Vegreville United Church invites you to attend a viewing of the United Church’s Apology to Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people within a warm, caring Circle of Support, August 8, 2025.
Join us at 5126 48 Ave, Vegreville, AB to participate online in worship and the formal Apology from the United Church of Canada. This is open to all. You do not need to be part of the United Church to join the circle.
Schedule:
8:30am Mountain Daylight Time- Gathering
9am The Apology: Witness the Apology via livestream.
After the Apology, we will gently hold space together for as long as needed. Coffee & light lunch will be supplied.
Here is more background on the United Church’s apology.
More details on the participation options on August 8.
Overview of the Apology’s process of creation.

Affirming Donut Meeting!
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:30 | Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6J 6W9
We’re trying this event again, and this time we’re including both the area around Edmonton (the donut) and Edmonton itself (the timbit!)
All Affirming and affirming-curious / supportive ministries and all affirming people welcome. Your ministry can send as a many people as you like!
We’re focusing on Edmonton and the rural and smaller town circle all around Edmonton- imagine a big circle around 90 minutes’ drive wide all around Edmonton. Rural, small town, and bigger town, come join us. We need your diverse voices and experiences. Come for support, visiting, planning together, and lunch.
Planned and hosted by the Northern Spirit Regional Council Affirm Team.
Please register here so we have numbers for lunch.
Please click here to download the PDF poster.
You can right click or hold your finger down on the image to save it; use freely!
Questions? Contact staff (to protect committee members’ email information): Julie Graham, jgraham@united-church.ca or ChloeBurns, chburns@united-church.ca and we will pass your note on.

Spill The T: Readings from the 2SLGBTQIA Human Library
2026-03-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
THE LIBRARY IS OPEN!
In partnership with Kirk Centre, this 3-part pilot project learning series is coming to Robertson-Wesley spring 2026!
Each month in March, April and May, a different subject matter expert will present on a given topic within the 2SLGBTQIA+ experience that they have intimate knowledge of. After the initial presentation there will be ample time for the audience to ask questions of the speaker on that subject, followed by table conversations over refreshments.
Maybe there are things you don’t feel comfortable asking just a random person or loved one? Do you have an awkward or sensitive question itching to be answered? All are encouraged. Come experience a safe place for genuine curiosity and learning, where discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. You do not need to identify as a queer person, or even know anyone who identifies as 2SLGBTQIA, to want to improve your allyship and awareness of the community. This is family friendly and all ages are welcome to participate.
This event is intended to be as accessible as possible, including ASL interpretation for the presentation and Q&A portions. RWUC has accessible washrooms, a lift and ramps throughout building. If you or another attendee need additional accommodations please reach out so the organizers can be prepared.
Official Topics and Presenters are TBD at time of posting, visit rwuc.org for the latest updated poster
Any further questions or concerns, email Peter p.graham@rwuc.org
Possible subjects to be explored (one per event):
Two Spirit Perspectives
Asexuality, intersex understanding
Queer Identity in Different Cultures
How to Be an Ally
Workplace Policies & Inclusion
Sports and 2SLGBTQIA+ Participation
Pregnancy and Queer Families
Elderhood, Aging as a Queer Person

YEG & Area Affirming Check-In 2.0
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:30 | Southminster-Steinhauer United Church, 10740-19 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6J 6W9
We are doing it again! All Affirming and curious ministries and individuals from Edmonton and the surrounding cities, town and villages are welcome.
Saturday MARCH 21/26 10:00 aM -2:30 PM, at Southminster-Steinhauer United Church (SSUC), 10740 – 19 Ave, Edmonton.
Hosted by the Northern Spirit Affirm Team and supported by SSUC.
This is a time for learning, connecting, mutual support, and yes – sharing lunch, which is provided! Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/yeg-and-area-affirming-check-in.

Spill the T. - Asexuality
2026-05-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 st, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 1N3, Canada
Join us for an evening of powerful stories and meaningful conversation 💬
Robertson Wesley United Church in partnership with Kirk Centre invites you to join us for:
SPILL THE T: Asexuality
📅 May 8 | ⏰ 6:30–9 PM
📍 Robertson-Wesley United Church
Hear real-life experiences from the 2S & LGBTQIA Human Library, featuring guest speakers Anna Webber and Judith LeBlanc.
This is a space to listen, learn, and connect in a respectful and inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome.
For more details: https://www.kirkcentre.ca/upcoming-events

Affirming Circle Gathering
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:30 | St Paul’s United Church Grande Prairie, 10206 100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V6, Canada
Join us Saturday May 30, St. Paul’s United Church, 10:00AM-2:30PM. All 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming and Affirming- curious ministries and individuals from Grand Prairie and all the surrounding towns and villages are welcome to this time of sharing and community. Yes, there will be a free lunch, and a lot of community and story-sharing.
Hosted by the Northern Spirit Affirm Team. For more details, please contact nsaffirm@gmail.com

REGISTER HERE:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/nw-affirming-circle-gathering
