My Wesley Story
Seven years ago I moved to Cambridge, and having been involved with Westminster United in Waterloo, I was looking for a new church home...
A story of two candidates
This contributor remembers a moment in the United Church in 2007. A few years ago, our Presbytery was discussing the prospect of...
At the congregational level something has to change
As a queer youth in the United Church I want the church to know that it has made progress however we still have some way to go. The...
There is only one Affirming church in all of Labrador
Dear United Church, I'm proud to explain to my friends that everyone is welcome to experience God's love, and that we celebrate...
I strongly believe that an apology is long due
Dear United Church, I’m writing to inform you that I strongly believe that an apology is long due to the Indigenous and LGBTQ+ community...
Frustrations in my church
I remember in 2002 my congregation made the decision not to marry same-sex couples when I was a teen. My family left the church for a...
Our Affirming story, by Comox United
The following is an outilne of the Affirming journey of Comox United Church, BC, generously shared with Iridesce. A short history… of the...
From Robin
I am a celibate lesbian woman who has enjoyed ordained ministry in many settings — in rural and urban settings — in two Affirming...