Affirming
Pacific Spirit United Church is an Affirming Congregation which means we publicly, intentionally, and explicitly welcome and encourage the gifts and ministry of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Pacific Spirit United Church's Affirming Visioning Statement:
We are a Diverse, Affirming and Reconciling congregation.
- from the Pacific Spirit United Church Commitment Statement
We believe that our unique identities are a part of God's gracious abundance and that diversity in humanity is a gift.
As a member of the Affirm network of churches, we declare ourselves, our programs and all aspects of our church life as fully inclusive of people of all gender identities, gender expressions and sexual orientations.
PIE Day message for Affirm United
A message from the Moderator of the United Church of Canada
Affirm United a proud partner of The United Church of Canada for the support of all gender identities and sexual orientations. To learn more about Affirm United, please visit their website at: https://affirmunited.ause.ca/
As an open, inclusive, and celebratory community of faith, Pacific Spirit United Church celebrates marriages between couples of all gender combinations.
We also do "re-naming ceremonies" for trans folks changing their names.