Seeds of Hope in Bloom: Affirming Ministry in Grande Prairie
The First of its Kind
In 2020, St. Paul’s United Church in Grande Prairie, AB began its journey to become the first Affirming ministry north of Edmonton in Alberta.
The United Church of Canada Foundation was thrilled to provide support through a Seeds of Hope grant, helping their community of faith convene learning events, in collaboration with local 2SLGBTQIA+ groups and Indigenous communities.
“Journey to Affirming: Come Learn with Us” has been transformative.
We’ve been very excited to share this brand-new video, the story of their Journey to Affirming, and could think of no better day to debut it than PIE Day!
To our friends at St. Paul’s, thank you for helping to shine God’s radical love. Your courage is life-changing and life-giving. Your new Affirming ministry in Grande Prairie gives hope to so many.
Seeds of Hope Grants Available
Does your community of faith, camp, education centre (or another group) see a need in that you can fill in your congregation or community like St. Paul’s United Church did? A Seeds of Hope grant can help make it a reality!
Our Spring 2024 Seeds of Hope grant round is now open! Learn more and apply now: unitedchurchfoundation.ca/grants/seeds-of-hope. Get in touch with your questions by emailing us at grants@united-church.ca.
