Rainbow Gatherings: Upcoming Events!
These events are a gift to the Queer and allies community to encourage intergenerational gatherings and the sharing that builds community while being fun and engaging.
Even though the Rainbow Gatherings are being offered by the Affirm Committee of Comox United Church, these events are held off-site and specifically have no evangelizing or preaching permitted. We recognize that many members of the Queer Community have had historically negative experiences with churches. Many members of the Queer community have a warranted concern around church sponsored events.
We are focused on providing a community building opportunity to encourage deeper and greater understanding among the Queer community and between Queers and allies at these events.
Rainbow Gatherings are held every 3rd Friday of the month, at Bayside Bistro from 7 – 9 PM. (Note March event is on Saturday evening, a week earlier, and is held at Comox United Church.
Upcoming events planned are:
Friday, October 16th: a community screening of the powerful and informative documentary “Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance” at 7 PM, Friday, October 16th, at the Bayside Bistro, 2760 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay.
Friday, November 20: Queer Improv – be part of a team or part of the cheering
Friday, January 15: Board Games Night – bring a game, play one of ours
Friday, February 19: Spinning Love Stories – bring your best love story about anyone/anything you love – hosted by Dr. Serena Patterson
Saturday, March 13: PIE Day Film at Comox United Church, 250 Beach Avenue Comox – 7:00 – 9:30 PM. A screening of Will and Harper, starring Will Ferrell and his close friend Harper Steele who go on a road trip while figuring out how Harper’s transition to being a woman will affect their relationship.
Home made pies and coffee and tea are served just before and following the movie during open conversation.
Friday, April 16: Karaoke – come and sing your heart out!
Friday, May 21: Trivial Pursuit – a Queer Trivial Pursuit evening with fabulous prizes for everyone.
Further information: Bruce Curtis 250-339-5497 or bwcurtis@shaw.ca
Karen Hollis 250-339-3966 or minister@comoxunitedchurch.com