Sexual and Gender

A sold out crowd of over 300 people at the Westdale Theatre showed their appreciation for Ivan Coyote in the form of applause, laughter, tears, and quiet listening. And then there was more laughter. And more applause. Those in attendance had their hearts and minds opened a little wider. Wide enough to generously give over … Read more

The congregation held a trans workshop in 2017 and a well-attended discussion of our 2017 all-church read, Ivan Coyote’s Tomboy Survival Guide.

In 2018, we installed new gender-neutral washroom signs developed with congregational feedback last year. We participate in Hamilton Pride events. And we continue efforts to renew our status as a Welcoming Congregation, one that is open to and supportive of people of all gender identities and orientations.

Rev. Victoria Ingram speaks at a Hamilton city council meeting as part of a delegation from faith communities supporting a trans protocol for the city in March 2017. The protocol passed unanimously. Our minister, Rev. Victoria Ingram, was part of a large delegation of faith leaders who appeared before city councillors in March 2017 to … Read more