CommonWord

June is Pride Month. We affirm that each person is uniquely gifted, lovingly accepted by God and encouraged to share their contributions (language borrowed from In This Together's Value Statement). June is a time to honour the history, contributions, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities worldwide while continuing the vital advocacy for justice and equality.
As we reflect on this month-long celebration, we invite you to explore our curated Pride collection by visiting commonword.ca/go/2290 - and related categories on "Gender/Sexuality," "Church Conversations about fuller Inclusion," and "Q***r Theory and Theology." These collections include resources from "In This Together" (https://www.commonword.ca/go/4447), "The Rainbow Well" (https://www.commonword.ca/go/3947), and "Together in Worship" (https://www.commonword.ca/go/tiw), Anabaptist partners in this work.

This coming Sunday is Pentecost!
As the day approaches, we are reflecting on the arrival of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' followers.
Often called the birth of the Church, Pentecost holds rich roots, connecting directly to the Old Testament Feast of the First Fruits and the Jewish celebration of the Torah.
In some church calendars, this sacred season guides the community's journey all the way until Advent.
If you are looking to deepen your understanding or prepare for the season, explore our curated collection of books and resources by visiting commonword.ca/go/2265