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The United Church celebrates Pride Sunday on the first Sunday in June. As an
Affirming Church, First United will celebrate Pride Sunday at our worship service on
Sunday, June 1 st . First United’s affirming vision includes the following:
“God’s love is wider and more inclusive than we can imagine, let alone live out. Jesus’
love knew no boundaries, reaching out to all people, welcoming and honouring all in
their uniqueness.
We commit ourselves to sharing that good news with others who may have heard a
different message about what it means to be church and to welcome and create a space
where we celebrate diversity and commit to the inclusion of, and justice for, those who
have been marginalized within our society.
As part of that commitment, we will welcome and affirm:

• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, 2-spirited and asexual folk, as well
as others who have been marginalized on the basis of sexual orientation or gender
identity. These are gifts from God and are key factors in making us who we are.”