PIE = Public. Intentional. Explicit. These are the standards we hold ourselves and our welcome to when we become affirming, welcoming, or inclusive communities. March 14 is a chance to serve some pie and roll out the PIE by celebrating the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people in faith communities and beyond across Canada.
Worship Ideas
- 2021 PIE Day Sermon Thoughts and Possibilities (314.82 KB) (Word): Sermon resources to accompany 2021 Pie Day Affirming Liturgy by former Moderator the Very Rev. Gary Paterson.
- 2021 PIE Day: Affirming Liturgy (40.46 KB) (Word): Worship resources by former Moderator the Very Rev. Gary Paterson. Originally written for pieday.ca. Used with permission.
- 2022 PIE Day Worship Resources (27.14 KB) (Word): Links to several free resources from Affirm United/S’affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections.
- 2023 PIE Day Worship Service by the Rev. Murray Pruden (711.42 KB) (PDF): So often Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ people are made invisible in worship. Take the time to celebrate everyone in all our diversity.
- 2023 PIE Day Worship Service by the Rev. Tori Mullin (5.49 MB) (PDF): Be creative in how you interpret and contextualize these resources--make them your own!
- A Rainbow Journey | PIE Day (29.8 KB) (Word): This short worship service was created by Rev. Ruth Noble to celebrate the first-ever PIE Day (National Affirming Day) on March 14, 2019 at the United Church’s General Council Office.
- Enfleshed | Worship Service and Communion Liturgy for Affirming PIE Day (51.93 KB) (Word): This worship service and communion liturgy is one of two commissioned for Affirming PIE Day 2020 by Affirm United/S'affirmer Ensemble and Affirming Connections from enfleshed, which has its roots in the United Methodist church in the USA and beyond.
Music
- Find a Home Here (681.38 KB) (PDF): A unison worship song with piano accompaniment written by Mary-Ellen Kish.
- Sing Out (591.4 KB) (PDF): A worship song (unison or SATB) with piano accompaniment written by Mary-Ellen Kish.
Related Material
- 2023 PIE Day: Create a Morning Altar (527.79 KB) (PDF): Express your commitment to 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity and justice. By Susie Henderson, Shining Water Regional Council.
- 2025 PIE day message from Moderator Carmen Lansdowne : With 2SLGBTQIA+ rights under threat, it's more important than ever to celebrate PIE (Public, Intentional, Explicit). Join Moderator Carmen Lansdowne as we highlight the incredible affirming work happening across the United Church and lift our voices in song. Discover the inspiring submissions from the PIE Day song contest and find ways to take action.
- A Pride Affirmation (12.36 KB) (Word): An affirming prayer by Rev. Don Uhryniw.
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