Affirming Congregation
We are an Affirming Congregation
We, the people of Port Hope United Church, declare publicly our commitment to creating a community where all people are welcome regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, differing abilities, ethnic background or economic circumstance.
All persons are welcome to take part in every aspect of church life, including membership, leadership, celebrating life passages and marriage.
We celebrate the richness that diversity brings to our church, even as it challenges us. We pray for God’s spirit to guide us as we work for reconciliation and justice for all persons in both church and society.
Affirming Vision Statement, 2014
Links of Interest:
Green Wood Coalition (http://www.greenwoodcoalition.com/)
United Church of Canada:
Affirm United (http://affirmunited.ause.ca/)
Working for the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in The United Church of Canada and in society
Alderville First Nation (http://www.aldervillefirstnation.ca/)
Green Wood Coalition (http://www.greenwoodcoalition.com/)
A radically inclusive, street-level organization that uses a community model of caring to walk alongside people who are hungry, homeless and hurting in Port Hope, Ontario
United Church of Canada:
Reconciliation and Indigenous Justice (http://www.united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/reconciliation-and-indigenous-justice)
