2SLGBTQIA+ Affirming

We know that churches and inclusion haven’t always gone hand-in-hand, but our community is built on taking risks to change that. St. Andrew’s-Wesley is inclusive, and not in a passive way. We are intentional and explicit in our commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our staff work to understand the experience you’re moving through by listening with open hearts and minds. We show up, pay attention, and take action. *2SLGTBQIA+ is an acronym for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and the plus reflects the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify.

The Word is Out

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7pm come and join a safe and supportive community to explore the intersections between your faith and your 2SLGBTQIA+ identity. Food, discussion, honesty and support are all on offer during our monthly social meetings and annual retreat. To connect contact Rev Curt.

SpiritPride

Experience a two-day conference where queer identity and spirituality intersect. Exploring our faith as 2SLGBTQIA+ folks can be a challenge. This conference exists to celebrate and integrate queer perspectives and experiences into our faith and spiritual practices. Join us to hear engaging speakers and authors, take part in workshops, and enjoy music from LGBT2Q+ leaders. Contact Rev Curt for more info.

Rainbow Refugee Mentorship Program

Are you a local 2SLGBTQIA+ person with five or more years working in your profession? Rainbow Refugee is looking for mentors to support 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees who are new to Canada looking to enter the workforce. By committing two to four hours a month, you can help refugees navigate a new employment system, meet people in their industry, and access the resources available to them. Contact Rev Rhian for more info.

Art

Nov 28

In his first performance as St. Andrew’s Wesley United’s Artist-in-Residence, poet and spoken word artist Brandon Wint. Joined by pianist, composer and producer Quincey Mayes, revel in a journey of sound, word and the unexpected! Only 50 tickets available so get your tickets now!

Community & Art

StAW's Marketplace

Just in time for the Christmas Season, StAW first marketplace will feature items from local artists and from Palestinian artisans.

Community & Worship

Nov 17

Join us for a special contemplative service for the Trans Day of Remembrance. Featuring music from the Quayside Voices and a reflection from Rev Lauren Kirkey, co- founder of the Saige Foodbank for the Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender diverse community. The vigil commemorates all transgender people lost to violence and lifts up those who are continuing to work for trans rights.

Our Place
In the World

St. Andrew’s-Wesley respectfully acknowledges that we gather on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. For thousands of years, First Nations people have walked on this land and their relationship with the land is at the centre of their lives and spirituality. As a church, and settlers on these shores, we have a life-long responsibility to unlearn our misunderstandings of history, territory, and identity through critical reflection, acknowledgement, and listening.