Friends, you don't need me to tell you what's happening right now for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and the communities that hold them. You're watching it too.
What I can tell you is that the intersection of queerness and faith - the specific work Affirming Connections does - is one of the most underserved, most misunderstood, and most underestimated spaces in this fight. The impact is real. It is, in some cases, life-saving.
We have built something that works. The programming, the advocacy, the theological resources, the relationships - they're producing real outcomes. If you've been part of this community in any way, that's because of you. This survey is how we make sure the infrastructure around that work keeps growing to match it.
And if you've been on the edges - connecting through events, following along online, using our resources without ever being in direct contact with us - this is your way in. We know you're out there. We want to find you. Your voice is exactly what this survey is for.
With you in this,
Pam Rocker, Founder & Director, Affirming Connections
Queer Theology series:
Jaye Brix on Deconstructing Bad Theology
Bad theology hurts. It hurts the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community, it hurts our communities of faith, and it hurts folks who feel held down under the thumb of harmful language, tradition, and belief.
Join us for this three-week series inviting us into a process of deconstructing the theologies that restrict us as we seek to expand our affirming ministry and live out faithful discipleship that celebrates diversity as sacred. We will journey alongside Jaye Brix (they/she), an ex-pastor who uses their experience, education, and creativity to help folks on their liberation journey, leaving behind ‘church’ that hurts.
Format: Exploring short-format teachings and longer-form documentary videos from Jaye Brix as tools for cracking open oppressive interpretations of scripture and religious culture. Exploring the roots of Queer Theology as a liberation theology for all, not just the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community. Jaye will join us for one of our sessions for conversation and sharing insights of their work as it evolves!
Session 1: March 31 (Trans Day of Visibility)
Session 2: April 7
Session 3: April 14
All sessions online via Zoom, 6:00-7:30 PM PT / 7:00-8:30 PM MT
Hosted by Affirming Connections and Pacific Mountain Region Affirming Ministry.
Queer & Faithful Friday Night Cinema
Pride Season 2026 Monthly Movies
All events are 6:30-8:30 pm PT / 7:30-9:30 pm MT
Screening of a documentary, followed by a short discussion around Queer Theological principles and ideas, and how these films might illustrate new ideas for Affirming Ministry in our communities.
May 15 - "Proper Pronouns" follows four transgender ministers in North Carolina as they fight intolerance and discrimination in the Bible Belt and battle narrow-mindedness within the religious community, fellow state natives, and their families. Register here.
June 26 - “The Iridesce Play” starts just before the United Church of Canada’s 1988 vote to welcome gay and lesbian people in membership and eligibility for ministry in the church. It respectfully dramatizes some of the struggles and challenges some in the church faced around this vote, and continues by sharing how communities of faith, church members and leaders were affected. Register here.
July 17 - “Wonderfully Made - LGBTQ+R(eligion)” is a combined fine art project and feature-length documentary that together strike at the root of anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes by exploring the challenges and aspirations of LGBTQ+ Catholics. The message, however, applies to any religious tradition that does not fully embrace our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Register here.
August 7 - “A Queer's Guide to Spiritual Living” - Blending zine-inspired animation, spoken word, and poetry with insightful interview footage, this lo-fi documentary collage follows four queer people from different religious backgrounds as they explore the intersections of faith and queerness. Register here.
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Community Safety Training
Recording available
This practical and relevant workshop (recorded from the live event on June 3, 2025) teaches ways to protect yourself and marginalized communities at protests and events, through effective de-escalation and creative nonviolence. Enhance your safety and self-defense toolbelt.
Led by experienced Community Protection Facilitator, and Head of Security at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Aidan McKendrick!
Queer Interfaith Coalition
The Queer Interfaith Coalition (QIC) and its Affirming allies are reclaiming the religious voice from those who have sought to weaponize faith. We believe that all 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are created in the Divine Image and that advocacy for their human rights is not antithetical to faith, but a central tenet of our religious faiths.
To learn more and sign onto our open letter, visit our page here.
Join our United Against Hate campaign!
Affirming Connections stands in support of drag performers, trans, gender diverse, Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities across Canada.
We have seen an apparent rise in malicious misinformation, conspiracy theories, threats, and violence that target drag performers, and the queer and trans communities. In 2023 alone, hate crimes against the queer community rose by 69%, and this number continues to increase.
Add your name to this letter with 400+ others show your public support for 2SLGBTQ+ people who have been facing the brunt of this targeted discrimination. Your voice on this issue truly matters.
Drag FAQ’s Answered
Affirming Connections started the United Against Hate campaign to address the surge in misinformation, disinformation, and violence targeting drag performers and trans people. We compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions we encounter, then asked experts from a variety of fields—including affirming faith leaders, drag performers, educators, academics and researchers—to answer them.