GLBTT Directory 2010 - DRAFT COPY - AIDS New Brunswick

Centenary-Queen Square United Church
Saint John, New Brunswick
Contact: Rev. Don Uhryniw
Centenary-Queen Square United Church
215 Wentworth St.
Saint John, N.B., E2L 2T4
Tel.: 506-634-8288
Fax: 506-642-6514
Email: cqsunited@nb.aibn.com
Website: http://www.cqsunited.ca
Congregation founded in 1791; it became an Affirming Congregation
in 2001
Mission: In response to God’s call, Centenary-Queen Square United Church is
committed to welcoming and accepting all people regardless of age,
gender, race, sexual orientation, differing abilities, ethnic background
or economic circumstance. Following Jesus’ example and teaching,
we work for justice and inclusion by offering love, hope and
compassion through worship, study and service.
Programs/Services: Centenary-Queen Square United Church offers inclusive worship and
community activities. Through its clergy, it offers Pastoral Counseling
and general support on all issues, but especially those related to sexual
orientation, sexuality and spirituality. There are two Bible Studies/
discussion groups and a small Sunday School. Additionally, there is a
lending library of several hundred volumes on matters concerning
sexual orientation and spirituality, which is open to the public. The
Congregation hosts a variety of activities such as the Gay Pride Week
Worship Celebration and a Service of Prayer and Hope on the National
Day Against Homophobia. It recently partnered with Port City
Rainbow Pride and Safe Spaces Saint John to sponsor a community
clean-up day.
Languages: Centenary-Queen Square United Church offers their services in
English.
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