Minister: Rev. Matthew Penny Youth Co-ordinator: Rebecca Allen Church Secretary: Judy King Organist: Alan Davidson Parish Nurse: Jan Linner                                                                                                        Accessibility – Please enter at the north side of the church off of Beattie Street to access our lift.

 

 

New United Church Moderator comments on the recent ‘agreement’ between the Toronto Conference and West Hill United Church and ‘controversial’ minister Greta Vosper.

Minute for Mission

LGBTQ Two-Spirit Global Consultation

Our gifts for Mission & Service support the work of LGBTQ Two-Spirit justice and global partnership. Here’s a story from the shores of Lake Couchiching, Ontario, on the territory of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation.

In late 2017, about 40 LGBTQ people, Two-Spirit people, and straight and cisgender allies gathered from 11 countries to support one another and work toward the inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in all parts of the world.

Two-Spirit participants provided leadership, guiding the group in lighting the sacred fire, leading sunrise ceremonies, a Talking Circle, and evening gatherings, and sharing teachings about Two-Spirit identities.

Participants were cared for by the sacred fire and the firekeepers, receiving a gift beyond compare. They also learned about the role that colonialism plays in the oppression of LGBTQ Two-Spirit people.

One of the Two-Spirit participants shared, “To be given the honour of being the doorway keeper for the circle and the conduit within the circle to the pathway of the Sacred Fire, thank you!… Against deep odds we heard that changes are happening all over, step by step, life by life.”

We give thanks for the gifts of Two-Spirit people, the work of our global partners, and the ministry of Affirm United.

If Mission & Service giving is already a regular part of your life, thank you so much! If you have not given, please join me in making Mission & Service giving a regular part of your life of faith. Loving our neighbour is at the heart of our Mission & Service.

 

 

 

 

       Watch the ‘Bells’ practise for our Sunday Service.

                  Sunday, December 30th, Listen/Follow along in the bulletin.

                  Sunday, January 6th, Listen/Follow along in the bulletin.

                  Sunday, January 13th, Listen/Follow along in the bulletin.

                  Sunday, January 20th, Listen/Follow along in the bulletin.