I have been a
member of the United Church of Canada
since birth. The most important lesson I have learned
from the United
Church is the challenge to
Love God, Self and Neighbour.
When Robert Ashton
called for people to form an Affirm team, I thought long and hard. For all my life, good friends, close
relatives and supportive coworkers, who identify as LGBTQ2, have been an
important part of my life. But I have
always been a quiet companion. I
thought, Kathy, sometimes you need to step up, stand beside your friends and
not be so quiet. I realized now was the
time!
Being a member of
Kanata United’s Affirm Leadership Team has and is the best and most worthwhile initiative
I have been part of over my 66 years with the United Church of Canada!
So why did I
join? I joined to
- -
learn
how to be a more accepting person
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- be a
good ally to LGBTQ2 folk
-
- help
build an accepting community
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- be a
member of an intentionally inclusive church
-
- enjoy
and welcome all!
When I had the
honor of walking with many United Church folk in the PRIDE parade this August,
one church member had a sign that read
Love is Love is Love!
I believe God wants
me to Love God, Self and Neighbour. And Love is Love is Love!