Mom will love you whatever you decide, a reflection by Heather
Background: In 1988, I was a young mom and occasional teacher. I was worshipping in a congregation with five generations of family. We...
Our living God is against same-sex marriage
The following is my reply to the invitation to share stories and experiences when The United Church of Canada affirmed same gender...
More needs to be done
I was there in ’88 and was obviously not aware of the dissent that existed within our congregation. Many people were upset when...
Love, honour and respect
I wish I had known what I know today about LGBTQ2+ people. In 1988, I was too young to participate in the decision at my home church. I...
Pegi remembering 1982
I was there in 1988, not at General Council, but in ministry in the United Church, and I remember … When we made the recommendation to...
How empty the church was after the split
I was there in 1988 and I remember how empty the church was after the split. From a large supposedly vibrant congregation to a few people...
A Reflection by Dixon
Anne Squire’s story made me think about how much strength and courage many allies and g/t [gay and trans] people in the church had. I’m...
Diane's Story about 1988
I was there in 1988 and I remember the intensity of how people in the pastoral charge I served grappled with this issue and the General...
Lose donors or lose gay Christians?
After the 1988 vote, in the rush to clarify what the decision didn’t signal, it failed to hold up what the vote was about. The emphasis...
I Lament
I lament 1988 but for the wrong reasons. I lament those Education and Students Committees that squashed like bugs rainbow folk and their...
