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…
These groups are intended for parents and family members of LGBTQ+ people who want to meet for support, prayer, discussion, and solidarity. Contact Beth at beth@generousspace.ca. for more information.
Generous Space Retreats include 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 2017 West Coast…
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…
These groups are intended for parents and family members of LGBTQ+ people who want to meet for support, prayer, discussion, and solidarity. Contact Beth at beth@generousspace.ca. for more information.
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…
Happy Families Tanita S. Davis Teenage twins Ysabel and Justin are both given a chance to tell their stories as they process and come to terms with their father’s coming out as a trans-woman. Not only is this a rare depiction of queer parenthood in youth/YA fiction, it is sensitive written with a wide…
What Makes a Baby Written by Cory Silverberg Illustrated by Fiona Smyth 36 Pages A kid-friendly educational resource that describes the basic biology of reproduction while also being inclusive of diverse family structures and stories. The book’s illustrations are bright and charming, drawing readers of every age into the narrative. What Makes a Baby has proven to be…
I’ll Give You The Sun Jandy Nelson This story opens with 13 year old twins, Jude and Noah, who might as well be conjoined they are so close. We initially read this history through the lens of Noah, even though he is clearly the quiet and shy one of the two. When the story flashes…
It’s Okay To Be Different Written and illustrated by Todd Parr 32 Pages With few words and bold colours, this author/illustrator masterfully and playfully celebrates difference and diveristy. From the sensitive (“It’s okay to be adopted”, accompanied with an illustration of a puppy in her pouch) to the silly (“It’s okay to eat macaroni and cheese in the…