LGBT2Q+ 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 LGBT2Q+ 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.

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 LGBT2Q+ 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 LGBT2Q+ 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 LGBT2Q+ person with five or more years working in your profession? Rainbow Refugee is looking for mentors to support LGBT2Q+ 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.

Fundraising

Empty Suitcase Fund

Please consider donating via pushpay or giving cash for women fleeing domestic violence.

Adult Education & Art Installation

Angels Among Us!

This Advent season explore role of angels in Scripture, art and in our lives! Sundays at 10:30am and 4pm for worship. Discussion and study group on Wednesdays (Nov 16, 23, 30 & Dec 7) at 2pm in person and 7pm online.

Community

Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along

Join us on Friday, Dec 9th at 630pm for our annual Christmas Carol Sing Along featuring the Little Mountain Brass Band and the West End Singers! Cocoa, cookies, crafts and carols make this fun, free event the perfect start to the holidays!

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.