Read the full article on uncertain spaces and declared spaces , with additional examples and stories. Watch the introductory video on un...

PIE   You may have read my previous post about PIE: about being public, intentional and explicit -- three key components to being a faith co...

Sometimes organizations make bold statements in their mission, vision and value statements (and the like). But what do such statements mean?...

Progress report:  1. The church bulletins have had the Treaty statement  (bottom of page) and a rainbow on the cross (upper left). ...

Our parish announced this summer that they are an inclusive parish and that they will perform same-sex marriages. Subsequently, I was asked...

Church Clarity has a simple goal: make it clear what a church's policy is on things that matter to those who might attend. Here's...

In the lobby of Southminster Steinhauer United Church in Edmonton.  Rainbow banners fly outside the front doors.

This site has extensive discussion of uncertain spaces and declared spaces . Much of it has focused on the big declaring that a church c...

I came across this image in an article by Mary Button, Mission Developer at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, in Memphis. The article itse...

"Fishing Tips is an open invitation to be curious. Using an ancient story as inspiration, John Pentland reflects on how Hillhurst Unit...

As I continue to think about uncertain spaces and declared spaces, I came across this important concept from the Affirm United website. ...

Here's an article about a Calgary church that believes in Jesus and loves and embraces people -- in reality, not just abstractly. Can...

I used to be in favour of lgbtq+ friendly churches. My denomination, according to head office, has at least four lgbtq-friendly churche...

A sign outside of Saint Giles' Anglican Church in Cambridge. Photo by Lauren VanderHout. Used by permission.

in this church, that synagogue, in this Edmonton of ours arms open wide to embrace all who enter yet mouths do not proclaim signs neve...

Related to my exploration of declared spaces and uncertain spaces , an article on queertheology.com asks, Is your church welcoming of tra...

Just hype? Actually, a study done of 16 - 29 year-olds found that these are the top three words associated with Christians.... The bi...

A key video to watch if you and your church value and embrace diverse people: I recommend watching full screen if possible, as th...

This church declares itself clearly as a place that welcomes and embraces those who can't read. Well, maybe.  Their sign does raise...

St. Lydia's is a small church in Brooklyn, where the service takes the form of worship happening around a dinner shared together. It...