On the first Wednesday of the month, we publish blog posts written by members of our Generous Space Community. This piece was written by Heather Morgan, who lives in Barrie, Ontario. ——————————– I sat propped up in my bed to watch the recording of the Allyship evening that Generous Space hosted a few…
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ+ ally in the church? How can LGBTQ+ Christians and straight/cisgender allies work together to catalyze more equitable communities of belonging for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities? Generous Space is excited to welcome Sarah Bessey (speaker, blogger, and author of “Jesus Feminist” and other best-selling…
Romans 12:9-10 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Reflection Question: Who are the faces behind your allyship? Whose stories inspire you to take action? When we see injustice, we need to both respond to symptoms (offering…
Being an ally is not for the faint of heart. It is a paradoxical mix of both fierce love and deep sensitivity; of both bold risk-taking and the capacity to weather messing up without making it about you; of both speaking out and being constantly teachable. Being an ally will break your heart. It will…
Generous Space Retreats are highlighted with many moments of resonance as we share our stories with one another. There’s something incredible about that ‘aha’ moment when you hear another person share a question, a fear, a doubt, or an experience that you are intimately acquainted with – it makes you feel less alone. At the…
Generous Space Retreats are highlighted with many moments of resonance as we share our stories with one another. There’s something precious about that ‘aha’ moment when you hear another lgbtq+ person share a question, a fear, a doubt, or an experience that you are intimately acquainted with – it makes you feel less alone. At…