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Apology to gender- and sexuality-diverse peoples

Homilies & Addresses Archbishop wearing robes while giving a sermon in an ornate cathedral pulpit Homilies & Addresses

Pride Evensong sermon and apology — St John’s Cathedral

“For those of you who are members of the LGBTIQA+ community who have stuck with the Church, despite everything, thank you. We need you. We can learn from you. We don’t deserve your love and care, but we still have so far to travel, to be a community that represents the body of Christ in all of its diversity, and we are glad that you are with us on that journey,” said Archbishop Jeremy Greaves in his 2024 Pride Evensong sermon

"As well as acknowledging past wrongs, the apology demonstrates a willingness of the whole Church, including Anglicare, to work towards a more inclusive and respectful relationship with sexuality-diverse and gender-diverse people," (Sue Cooke RN, CEO of Anglicare Southern Queensland)
Reflections

2024 Diocesan Synod reflections: highlights and learnings

Four faithful clergy and lay people from across our Diocesan Regions share their Synod highlights and learnings with anglican focus readers
Justice & Advocacy

Towards an Anglican Church Southern Queensland apology to LGBTIQA+ people: listening to the voices of LGBTIQA+ people and their loved ones

As part of a consultation process to develop a Diocesan apology, LGBTIQA+ people who are current or past members of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland, and their family members and other loved ones, are invited to share their experiences of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland through its parishes, schools and other institutions

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