Justice
Why more non-binary athletes are avoiding organized sports in school
Physical education programs discriminate against non-binary youth because they're forced to pick one gender and one team
LGBTQ2S+
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UCC in Focus
Port Hope United Church demands apology after touring choir removes Pride flags from sanctuary
“I was really angry that someone would go to all that trouble,” says Rev. Kevin Moore
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Ethical Living
I didn’t have the pope’s blessing on my same-sex marriage, but the church’s “monumental” shift now brings me joy
Critics have been quick to point out the limitations of the blessing, but it has not soured the taste of joy and mercy for this couple
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January/February 2024, UCC in Focus
United churches determined to stand up for LGBTQ2S+ kids as anti-trans hate rises
“This is the moment for Christians to boldly show up,” says Affirm United director, Alix Dolson
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Ethical Living, October/November 2023
Author Emma Donoghue on the power of queer love stories
The award-winning novelist tackles race and gender identity in her new book, Learned by Heart
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Ethical Living
Why anti-LGBTQ2S+ protests are hurting racialized trans and queer people in faith communities
Religious rallies against gender identity and sexual orientation are driving young people away from faith, Jenna Tenn-Yuk writes
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UCC in Focus
These United Church members showed up to say no to anti-LGBTQ2S+ protests
The counter-protests are in response to 1 Million March 4 Children rallies across Canada
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September 2023, Spirituality
New books by LGBTQ2S+ Muslim authors prove you can be queer and follow Islam
“When queer Muslims share their real-life stories, it leaves a legacy,” says Muslim author and theologian amina wadud
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Spirituality
This transgender priest says Anglican church’s affirmation of new worship resources could save lives
"It means [transgender and non-binary people] have a place in the church’s community of worship," says Rev. Theo Robinson of the new liturgies
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July/August 2023, UCC in Focus
What faith and gender expression mean to this transfeminine United Church worship leader
"My mission is to be as loudly queer and loudly spiritual as possible," says Tamsin Michael Robson, who is seeking ordination
