As a Christian church with biblical roots and a liberative theology, we speak out against the growth of intolerance and hatred that is being expressed in Québec, in Canada and internationally. We will not be silent. We are deeply troubled by extremist laws that were adopted this week in Uganda that punish the LGBTQ population and their allies with long jail terms and the death penalty. Uganda is now the twelfth country in the world to create death penalties for the LGBTQ population. We’ve also...
Category: Pride and Friends
Pride Community Day Here are some photos from the Pride Community Day on August 5, 2022. It was a great time and witness to many folks who walked by - many of whom took away a colourful pinwheel as a souvenir (and sign of the Spirit). Special thanks to Trinity Anjou United church for the pinwheels, and to Adedeji Akintayo and the Beaconsfield United Church Refugee Integration and Support Program for their presence and support. Additional note from Rev. Read Sherman: David-Roger and Charles...
Click on image to view video At the November 2021 meeting of Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council, Charles Dougherty and Rita Beauséjour shared a presentation with a proposal: “That the Conseil régional Nakonha:ka Regional Council undertakes the formal process required by Affirm United in order to become an Affirming Regional Council.”For more information, contact David-Roger Gagnon.
Fierté et Ami.e.s – Pride & Friends made a successful presentation at the November meeting for the Regional Council to begin the formal Affirm United process to become an affirming regional Council. A video of the bilingual presentation will be made available shortly. The importance of creating safe space for all points of view in upcoming conversations will be an important consideration as the work begins in earnest. Anyone who would like to be part of that conversation should contact...
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre stands with the Trans, Intersex, and Two-Spirit communities in denouncing and condemning Bill #2 (projet de loi no. 2), proposed by Minister Simon Jolin-Barette. This Bill includes many dangerous and damaging articles that will directly and adversely impact the lives of Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex people across Quebec. Learn more: http://www.lgbtq2centre.com/news.html Download bilingual press release: Press Release - Opposition to Bill 2 Press Release -...
The West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre marked the 10th anniversary of its opening with an outdoor reception on September 26, 2021, including a tour of the Centre, a BBQ, rainbow cupcakes, and speeches by Director David Hawkins, Rev. Shaun Fryday, community leaders, community partners and elected officials. The Centre started as an outreach ministry of Beaconsfield United Church, and continues to be one of the very few services to the LGBTQ2+ community in the West Island.Learn more:...
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