ST. THOMAS WESLEY UNITED CHURCH (Saskatoon)

Opening doors [St Thomas-Wesley United Church is first Saskatchewan United Church "to formally declare itself an affirming congregation that openly welcomes lesbians and gays to worship there"; one of only nine United Church congregations in Canada to take this step; details, background].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 11 (30cm.)
The Queer Project [an exhibit titled "The Queer Project" will open at St. Thomas Wesley United Church on October 22, 1999; exhibit refused for display at Saskatoon City Hall and at Saskatoon police station; displays will be at various sites throughout Saskatoon; exhibit of works by Peterborough, Ontario native, Spencer J. Harrison, on "subject of gay-bashing and the violence that queer people live with on a constant basis"; has over past four years been mounted in eight other cities; etc.].
P131 (v17n6)(Sept. 15, 1999): 10 (44cm.)
A new breed of activist [article in which the author elaborates especially on the activities of non-gays; mentions several Saskatoon groups and non-gay individuals who are working together with gays and lesbians against homophobia; named and discussed are: St Thomas Wesley United Church, Saskatoon; Don Cochrane, education professor at University of Saskatchewan; Sharon Fyke, non-gay high school guidance counsellor; members of the local PFLAG group, under the "leadership of Kay Williams and Myrna Rolfes"; other details]. By Gens Hellquist.
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 4-5 (69cm.)
Sour notes [detailed report; Bridge City Chorus, Saskatoon, and Prairie Pride Chorus, Regina, were informed that the Anglican Bishop of Saskatoon, Rodney Andrews, had cancelled their November 13 concert to be held at St. John's Anglican Cathedral; issue received significant coverage in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix; many details; concert was rebooked to St. Thomas Wesley United Church, Saskatoon].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 9-10 (127cm.)