Pride celebrates the lives and ministry of LGBTQIA+ and Two Spirit people.
Worship Ideas
- 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.
- Stories from the Heart (36.47 KB) (Word): This Pride worship service was created by Linda Hutchinson for use on June 10, 2018 at Sydenham Street United Church, Kingston, Ont.
Music
- A Rainbow Is Dancing (1.31 MB) (PDF): A unison worship song with piano accompaniment for use on Pride Sunday written by Mary-Ellen Kish and Gwen Chapman.
- 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.
- With Open Hearts (601.65 KB) (PDF): A unison worship song with piano accompaniment for use on Pride Sunday written by Mary-Ellen Kish.
Related Material
- 2023 PIE Day Moderator's Message: Transcript (49.04 KB) (Word): Transcript of Moderator Carmen Lansdowne's PIE Day video message.
- 2023 PIE Day Moderator's Message: Video: Moderator Carmen Lansdowne invites you and your faith communities to partake in PIE Day, a time to be PUBLIC, INTENTIONAL, and EXPLICIT in welcoming and affirming Two Spirit or LGBTQIA+ people in our churches, families, and society.
- 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.
- A Pride Affirmation (12.36 KB) (Word): An affirming prayer by Rev. Don Uhryniw.
- PRIDE Prayer (15.16 KB) (Word): A prayer for Pride month.
Worship Blog
Celebrating Asian LGBTQI+ Voices
Video interviews with three queer Christians of Asian descent who have found refuge in the affirming congregations of the United Church.
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?
Privilege in the LGBTIQ2S+ Community
Jordan Sullivan asks, “What measure of privilege are we willing to give up to create equity for others?”
Let Our True Colours Shine
The old, grey stone steps of my local United Church in Toronto were recently transformed. They are now awash in a cheerful rainbow of hues, almost daring people who bustle by on the busy Toronto street not to stop and smile. I’m sure more than a few pedestrians have wondered, “What’s going on… Read more
