

Stand up allies!
With all the stories of church torn apart and families hurt it is important not to get caught up in one’s own fear of causing a scene....


1988 and trans people today
I was there in 1988 and I remember how joyful I was that the United Church was at last accepting of gay and lesbian people, and...


I am an unbeliever
Canada has had the political will to support, for instance, gay marriage, since 2005, despite the largely small-c conservative voting...


Here to test the waters for my trans son
Dear United Church, I love someone who identifies as LGTB2SQ?. Thank you for being proactive and willing to stand up for making a place...


1988: A deeper understanding
I was there in 1988 and I remember it as a very challenging and divisive time in our church. The church we were attending at the time had...


I am sorry you are living in exile
Dear LGBTQ People, I am sorry for the incredible pain and loss you have gone through in leaving your church home and living now in exile....


Sorry For Not Giving Up Control, We Used You
Dear LGBTQ People, I’m so sorry for the way we in the church as allies have such a hard time giving up control and power to you within...


Alice, your story was similar to mine
In 1988, I remember the struggle, the anger, indifference of some. I wish for resolution, through ongoing dialogue, education, support...


From a Gay Anglican
Dear United Church Your Spirit-Guided journey into fuller Affirmation and reconciliation with the LGBTQ+ community is one that gives me...


The Courage to Imagine a New World
I used to think… That everyone was just like me and my family… or should be. That when I was forced to think about LGBTQ people, I was...





