Affirming Book Study
Affirming Ministries Support and Resource Team
Have you ever wondered what Jesus said about homosexuality?
or
Does the bible actually condemn homosexuality?
Join us for a four-week study with Donald Schmidt the author of The Bible and Homosexuality for Progressive Christians
Wednesday nights from 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom
January 21, 28, February 4, and 11, 2026
This study is open to all.
Donald Schmidt’s book study can help walk you through the scriptures and enlighten you to just how great God’s love is. You can order it through this link: https://revdonald.ca/product/the-bible-and-homosexuality-for-progressive-christians/
This is his eighth book in the “for Progressive Christians” Bible study series.
His autobiography, “Beloved: Being Gay and Christian” is about the realities of living authentically as a gay Christian.
Donald Schmidt holds a MDiv and DMin degrees in theology and Jewish studies. He was in active ministry in a variety of churches both Canada, and the USA for about 40 years before retiring. He lives in British Columbia.
Register below!
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Staff Support

SHAWN REDDEN
Justice and Faith Formation Minister
Direct Phone: 249-489-2004
Email: sredden@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters and Canadian Shield Regional Councils
Location: Teleworks from her home
Role: Shawn encourages and connects communities of faith with matters of faith and justice and the regional council in youth and young adult ministry and matters of faith formation and liaises with the General Council in this regard.
Contact Shawn about: Affirming Ministry; Camping Ministries; Faith Formation; Guaranteed Income; Harm Reduction; Homelessness; Poverty; Social and Eco-justice; Worship and Music; Youth and Young Adult Ministry, United Church Women (UCW)

CELIO de ANDRADE SANTOS Jr.
Administrative Support
Direct Phone: 249-480-0390
Email: cdeandrade@united-church.ca
Serves in: Shining Waters Regional Council and Canadian Shield Regional Council
Location: Teleworks and works in the Guthrie office
Role: Celio provides administrative support to Shining Waters and Canadian Shield Regional Councils.