November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
As a church committed to speaking out against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the Eastern Synod recognizes that there is still much work to do.
Amid rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ and anti-trans hate, we commit to going beyond awareness, and are taking actionable steps to support the queer community, including our trans, nonbinary, Two Spirit, and gender diverse siblings.
At their November meeting, the Eastern Synod Council took steps to establish a new 2SLBGTQIA+ Portfolio, under which was the establishment of a Queer Committee in the Eastern Synod. Rev. Adam Snook will provide staff support in this area.
The focus of this new committee will be:
-to provide opportunities for education and self-awareness around the issues of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia;
– to bring issues of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia before congregations on a regular basis and to equip rostered leaders and lay people with resources for worship and learning;
– to encourage and facilitate participation in the RIC (Reconciling In Christ) process within congregations and at the Eastern Synod Office;
– to coordinate an intentional public presence at pride events across the territory of the Eastern Synod;
– to respond to current world events by calling the church to advocacy and action.
More information will be available soon!
For more information about Transgender Day of Remembrance, and to learn how you can take action, please visit: https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/trans-week-2024/