“What the Hell?”
In “What the Hell?”, we will come together for thoughtful engagement on how bad theology affects us all. The 2SLGBTQIAP+ community has long been menaced with images and threats of hell, and a certainty that queer folks will end up there if they do not renounce the way that God lovingly created them. But what is hell? What were/are we told about hell in our churches and faith communities? How does this affect images in wider society and how society is in relationship with both 2SLGBTQIAP+ people, the church and hell?
In this series we will explore themes from Queer Theology, the Affirming Ministry movement, and Liberation Theology. By exploring these themes, we may begin to create a deeper and broader understanding of what Queer theology is, of how it enriches the life of the church and the theology of the United Church, and of the expansive connections Queer Theology shares with struggles for rights and equality in our everyday lives; not just for queer people, but for everyone.
This series is led via zoom by Kendra Mitchell-Foster, Regional Minister, and Pam Rocker of Affirming Connections. We will welcome special guests, including Dr. Harry O. Maier on Wed Oct 22 and Rev. Mark Tremblay on Wed Oct 29!