A Prayer for May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia! Loving God, You made humanity in your likeness, Each and every human identity, in all our sexual and gender diversity, in all our racial and cultural diversity, bears Your sacred image. Press us, compel us, inspire us to fully live the power and beauty of this truth every day. In the name of the extravagantly loving table-turning, disruptive One we call Jesus, Amen. You are welcome to use this prayer in worship...
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Thanks! Thanks to everyone who contributed to our regional Affirming Ministry Celebration on March 14, 2021. You can watch the Livestream on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euKAge7bYfc >Back to Affirming page
Affirming Prayer for the Region This prayer, written by Rev. Lauren Hodgson and Rev. Sarah Chapman was offered during our celebration. The video is accompanied by Moon Joyce with her song, We Are Whole and We are Holy. (The song is in the public domain so please use it with credit to the songwriter.) Here is a PowerPoint version of the Affirming Prayer for the Region (no sound) if you would like to adapt it for your community of faith. >Back to the...
“By putting this symbol on the ground in a permanent way, we were making our commitment as an Affirming congregation big and visible,” explains Jeffrey Dale, Grace United’s former youth minister coordinator who is now full-time staff with Shining Waters Regional Ministry.
Here's a link to our 2020 Pride Newsletter which includes resources on how to: Create a public sign of welcome to the LGBTQ2S community Record a "Happy Pride" greeting for the virtual pride celebrations Join with United Church friends on Sunday, June 28 at 1PM for a gathering Share For the Great Diversity prayer in your own worship and social media Join in a community pride event -- add your event on our website Sing David Kai's wonderful hymn, We Are A Rainbow