Sexual and Gender

Up to 20% of ballots were purposefully spoiled in a Hungarian Referendum this week, which, if passed, would have prevented schools from teaching about sexuality and gender identity.  Although the referendum was largely symbolic, given the Hungarian government’s ongoing negative attitudes towards LGBTQIA+ individuals and issues, the rejection of the referendum by such a large … Read more

At a time when, particularly in the United States, laws and policies are being crafted to erase representation of and visibility of Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+, the Transgender Day of Visibility is particularly important.  Enacted officially in Ontario in 2017, it is a day to explore and celebrate what it means to be transgender or … Read more

Sunday March 27, 2022 at 2pm – meet in the church parking lot. The Welcoming Congregation Team (AKA Gender and Sexual Justice) are inviting 2 Spirit and LGBTIA+ congregants of our church and their LGBT+ friends for a walk and talk event! Let’s get to know each other, and discuss what issues are important to … Read more

No Hate in the Hammer in partnership with Sisters in Spirit is presenting the 4th in a series of programs.  This time it is focused on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Trans and Two Spirit and the fact that too little is being done and immediate action is needed. Details are below, attendance … Read more

This past week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed off on a directive which functionally criminalizes existing as a transgender or nonbinary child in that state.  The directive, in the form of a letter sent to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services instructs that Department to: “conduct a prompt and thorough investigation” of any … Read more