A celebration of
being LGBTQ+
We are an affirming congregation
“All people, in all dimensions of their humanity, are accepted, beloved, and should be embraced in all components of our collective life and work. We are committed to honour and celebrate all people’s experience.”
- KPUC’s Vision Statement
We are hosting a weekend long event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in the East End and hosting conversations about the intersections between queerness and spirituality.
We are conscious of the rise in homophobia and transphobia, and their roots in harmful Christian theology. In the face of this, we affirm our belief that queerness is worthy of celebration and joy.
While there will be conversations about the intersections between queerness and spirituality, we intend for this to be a community event, bigger than just the church, and open to all.
Our building is accessible. The event is free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated - either cash, or through e-transfer (to office@kpuc.org, please put ‘Pride’ in the memo).
Please RSVP (to one, two or three events) so we’ve got a sense for attendance.
April 28, 29 & 30
200 Wolverleigh Blvd
All are welcome!
Free event (donations appreciated)
Schedule
Wonderfully and Fearfully Made
Friday, April 28th at 7:00 pm
Hosted by Jeffrey Dale, Simcoe Pride’s 2020 Person of the Year, this will be an opportunity to sit down with young queer faith leaders, both in the United Church and outside of it, and explore the stories of how our sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationships with the divine all interconnect with another.
Breaking out of the Man Box
Saturday, April 29th at 4:00 pm (all ages)
Hosted by Jonathan Reed, the youth program manager at Next Gen Men, this will be a workshop on how to deconstruct the patriarchy, on how restrictive gender roles bind us, and on how friendship and emotional vulnerability create the possibility of liberation.
Drag King Story Time (with facepainting!)
Sunday, April 30th at 3:00 pm (for kids)
Hosted by King Julez, the program director at Toby’s Place, an LGBTQ+ youth drop-in in Scarborough and a capricious drag king who embodies the truth-telling spirit of the court jester, this will be a fun opportunity for kids to hear stories, make a hand-puppet, and do some face-painting.
Good Luck and Good Bowling
Sunday, April 30th at 5:00 pm
Produced by Rob Pearson, Kimbourne Park’s Filmaker-in-Residence, join us for a premiere of a short film telling the story of the Toronto Historical Bowling Society as it celebrates its 40th anniversary - ‘a small group of local gay and gay friendly people looking to have fun and socialize.’
The Open Table
Sunday, April 30th at 7:00 pm
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.