Affirm United
| Formation | 1982 |
|---|---|
Region | Canada |
Official language | English & French |
Affirm United (French: S'affirmer Ensemble; lit. 'affirming ourselves together') is a Canadian Christian organization associated with the United Church of Canada that aims to include and support LGBTQ people in the Church.[1][2][3][4]
History
Affirm United was created under the name "Affirm" in 1982 by a group of gay and lesbian members of the United Church of Canada.[3] The network was intended to defend and speak for gay and lesbian members of the Church. A program for "affirming ministries" was initiated in 1992.[1] The group's mandate of 2025 calls for education, action, and support for people of all sexual orientations of gender identities.[5] The organization is also interested in efforts for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, and in making the Church a more inclusive organization in general.[6]
Affirm United also publishes an online magazine or newsletter called Consensus,[1][7]
References
- ^ a b c Summers, Claude J. (2008), "United Church of Canada" (PDF), glbtq Encyclopedia
- ^ "Affirm United". Affirm United. Archived from the original on 2025-03-24. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ^ a b Bain, Alison L.; Podmore, Julie A. (2025-05-08). Queerburbia: LGBTQ2S Suburban Place-Making. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-040-36194-8.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Affirm United. 2015-05-21. Archived from the original on 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ^ "Mandate". Affirm United. 2012-09-29. Archived from the original on 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
- ^ Ettinger, Luke (11 June 2023). "Northern Alberta church celebrates commitment to LGBTQ+ community". CBC News.
- ^ "Newsletter". Affirm United. 2017-06-30. Archived from the original on 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-12-07.