Worship Blog
Inclusion and Pluralism Are Possible
Jane Thirikwa writes that dialogue among communities affirms diverse gender identities and sexual orientations.
Talking about the “I” in 2SLGBTQIA+
Rev. Dr. Japhet Ndhlovu shares the story of Small Luk and her advocacy for intersex people.
Space for Creation and Discovery
During Pride Month, artist Noah Janosch Brown writes about finding a safe place in a United Church to create art and nurture self-discovery.
A Fighting Pride Rooted in Love
Jordan Sullivan share about how Two-Spirit LGBTQ+ people love and value Pride Month.
Beautifully Made
For Asian Heritage Month, Rev. Sun-Young “Sunny” Kim writes about the unique challenges of being queer, Asian, and Christian.
God Gives Us Abundant Life
For Asian Heritage Month 2021, Klaus Simon Bondoc shares how his discovery of God’s love and acceptance led him on the path toward ministry.
The Blessings of Community
For Asian Heritage Month 2021, a blog writer tells of her experience navigating the complexities of her Asian and LGBT2Q+ identity.
Beyond the Ban
Pam Rocker writes about ending the practice of conversion therapy, saying "The way we treat LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit people will not change dramatically until we dismantle the archaic notion that heterosexuality equates to holiness."
Gender Inclusion Week at Camp Pringle
Katherine Brittain writes about Camp Pringle's experiment of "Gender Inclusion Week" and how its success provides a model for welcoming children and families of all kinds to be part of the camping experience.
Queer? Absolutely. Black? Not So Sure.
Basil Coward asks, Can you be both queer and Black, and enjoy a celebrated and visible presence in the United Church?
