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PIE = Public, Intentional, and Explicit

National Affirming Day/PIE Day is a time for Public, Intentional and Explicit inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. But what does this mean?  It means showing up in solidarity, challenging hate, and reaching out beyond your community of faith.

The United Church of Canada joins Affirm United/S’affimer Ensemble and Affirming Connections in urging individuals and communities of faith across Canada to commit to concerted efforts to be Public, Intentional, and Explicit (PIE) in the public square.

There has been an exponential rise in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate-fueled movements, hate crimes, and hate speech across Canada.  Anti-trans policies and policy proposals are emerging provincially and federally. There is also an alarming wave of anti-2SLGBTQIA+ demonstrations, vandalism, and assaults on affirming clergy and faith communities.

Join the call to action to promote and protect the rights and freedoms of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, particularly the outward acts of transphobia.  More information and ways individuals can be supportive will be found on this United Church of Canada’s webpage.