A church in Kelowna has announced that it stands in solidarity with Kelowna Pride, Advocacy Canada and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

The Central Okanagan United Church released a statement asserting its commitment to being a 91裸聊视频渟afe, welcoming and self-aware church for all who enter,91裸聊视频� after the Kelowna Pride Society published a plea to the community asking for support.

The pride society said that over the past year, queer communities in the Central Okanagan have been increasingly impacted by anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate, which has impeded its ability to carry out events safely.

To combat the 91裸聊视频渁ttacks on trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights,91裸聊视频� the Pride Society is calling for elected officials, policymakers and leaders in the community to stand against hate and take active measures to ensure the safety of all people in the Okanagan.

In response, the said that they stand for a brighter, more welcoming and accepting future and are working to become an Affirming Ministry with the United Church of Canada. The designation would be concrete proof that the church is a safe space and 91裸聊视频渇ully inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities 91裸聊视频� and backs up its words with actions.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淲e are called as a church to lead with love and understanding91裸聊视频� and offer care and safety to all.91裸聊视频�

In January, the City of Kelowna also addressed the concerns of the Kelowna Pride and Advocacy Canada with the following statement: 91裸聊视频淭he City of Kelowna believes in an inclusive and diverse community where everyone is safe. We will not tolerate hate, intimidation or violence for any reason including against trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ people.91裸聊视频�

The full statement made by Kelowna Pride, which outlines the numerous anti-queer developments that have taken place in the Okanagan over the past year, is available at

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Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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