United Church of Canada apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities, Friday August 8—how to join the special worship service
The United Church of Canada will offer an apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ communities in a special worship service, live streamed from Knox United Church in Calgary on Friday, August 8 at 11 am our local time.
The service is open to anyone via Zoom - to receive a link to join the service, Register here or go to the the page on the United Church website at https://united-church.ca/news/general-council-present-apology-2s-and-lgbtqia-communities-august-8 and scroll down to the words “Register here”.
“The call of Jesus is that we love one other,” says Rev. Aaron Miechkota, Apology Task Group member. There are still many painful stories of exclusion of 2S and LGBTQIA+ people from United Churches. The living apology is one way to acknowledge the many shortcomings and the harm the church has caused, while also continuing to build toward a world of radical love and affirming people of all identities.
By formally apologizing, the United Church reaffirms its commitment to radical hospitality, strengthening the church’s witness to justice and love in action. The United Church of Canada affirms that gender and sexuality are gifts of God, and the church welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities as full members.
"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well." (Psalm 139:14)
https://united-church.ca/news/2s-and-lgbtqia-apology-church-church