Hosted by Rev. Junia Joplin, one of the ministers at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, we conclude our event with a closing worship. This will include communion – all are welcome to partake.
Location
This will be taking place within the Sanctuary at 200 Wolverleigh Blvd, though the red doors on the South-East corner of the building.
Online
We will be broadcasting tonight’s event through Zoom, which means you can either tune in on the computer, or call in through your phone.
To access worship:
Use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89571177981
Or call (647) 374-4685 and use the Meeting ID: 895 7117 7981
If you’re having trouble, here are more detailed instructions.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Bio - Rev. Junia Joplin
Rev. Joplin endured a very public break with her previous Church after coming out as a transgender woman in June 2020. Her coming out story and subsequent dismissal attracted worldwide media attention. Since that time she has become a much sought-after speaker and preacher.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Rev. Joplin was Ordained as a Baptist Pastor in 2007 and came to Canada in 2014. She will be recognized as one of the 2021 Woman of Influence at an online awards ceremony on March 10th for her message of acceptance and love needed by many in the world of queer Christianity.
“MCC Toronto is both a faith community and Human Rights Centre and we celebrate and cherish diversity in all its forms. Rev. Joplin is an exceptionally talented Preacher and Pastor,” says Rev. Jeff Rock, Senior Pastor at MCC Toronto, “We couldn’t be happier to welcome June’s leadership and welcome her to our family.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining the MCC Toronto team. The church is a part of LGBTQ+ history, and has been faithfully creating a sanctuary for folks who need it for nearly 50 years,” says Rev. Joplin. “That includes plenty of exiles from other faith communities. I’m honoured to become part of this work and eager to begin writing a positive chapter in my story."