Exploring Faith

In November 2008 a motion was received and approved by the General Council Executive, instructing staff in the General Council Office to develop resources to encourage the participation and ministry of transgender people in the life of the church and to prepare individuals and churches to receive such participation and ministry.

This work is just beginning with the establishment of the Trans / Gender Diversity Task Group. However, the church has produced a number of resources on the issues of sexual orientation.

United Church Resources on Transgender and Gender Diversity

Online resources on the topic of gender diversity in The United Church of Canada.

Various Additional Resources on Transgender and Gender Diversity

Further reading, online articles, links to organizations, and recommended videos.

Trans / Gender Diversity Task Group

In November 2008 a proposal and motion affirming the participation and ministry of transgender people [PDF: 1 p/ 27 KB] from the Conference of Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario was received and approved by the General Council Executive, directing the General Secretary to implement the proposal. The Intercultural and Diverse Communities in Ministry (ICDC) Unit is carrying out this work and overseeing the work of the task group.

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Affirm United is calling upon all affirming congregations of the United Church, and their community allies, to organize a special worship for this occasion to take place on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Visit our Church Seasons and Special Sundays page for more information.

For more information, please contact:

• Alcris Limongi
  Program Coordinator, Racial Justice, Gender Justice, and Sexual Minorities
  Intercultural and Diverse Communities in Ministry Unit
  Tel: 416-231-7680 ext. 4061
  Toll-free: 1-800-268-3781 ext. 4061
  E-mail: Alcris Limongi