Join me on five Thursday evenings in Lent, starting on February 18 at 7 pm, for a Zoom gathering to discuss a 2014 book by one of my favorite preachers and thinkers, Barbara Brown Taylor. Learning to Walk in the Dark is available as an e-book for $12. Taylor wrote it to help us maintain […]
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 […]
Light the Flame for a Guaranteed Livable Income on April 8, 2021 Confirmed vigils, with all COVID 19 protocols in effect: Chris Warkentin's office - 10625 W Side Rd, Grande Prairie at 12:30 What is this all about? In this video, Moderator Richard Bott invites us to join the call for a Guaranteed Livable Income […]
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 […]
Theme: LOVING OUR NEIGHBOUR AND OURSELVES The 3rd Annual Meeting of Northern Spirit Regional Council will be held online via Zoom, Tuesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 6. 2021. The sessions will be from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (MDT). The registration information and form will be sent to Communities of Faith, Ministry Personnel and […]
Theme: LOVING OUR NEIGHBOUR AND OURSELVES The 3rd Annual Meeting of Northern Spirit Regional Council will be held online via Zoom, Tuesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 6. 2021. The sessions will be from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (MDT). The registration information and form will be sent to Communities of Faith, Ministry Personnel and […]
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, […]