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
LGBTQ2S+
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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
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Justice
‘God loves queer people’: Canadian ministers show LGBTQ2S+ support in video
Faith leaders from multiple denominations are hoping to counter the narrative that all Christians support hate
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Ethical Living
Stonewall Riots activist Martin Boyce on how to win the fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights today
"The most important thing is that we stick together," says Boyce
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UCC in Focus
Norwich United church opens doors to everyone amid Pride flag ban on town property
"We can't shut our doors and pretend what’s happening isn't happening," says minister Janice Pow
