by IAM | Mar 20, 2025 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
This week IAM staff and board members joined researchers, students, and faith leaders for a deeply enriching time of reflection and thought-provoking dialogue at the annual Gender Unit conference at Stellenbosch University, held in collaboration with University of...
by IAM | Mar 3, 2025 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
What metaphor would you use to describe the relationship between your spirituality and your sexuality? In a recent series of dialogues, “Speaking the truth in love”, IAM shared our findings from recent interviews conducted with faith leaders on how they experienced...
by IAM | Feb 17, 2025 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
The staff and board of Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM) note, with shock and despair, the passing on of Imam Muhsin Hendricks following a tragic series of events in Gqeberha, South Africa on the 15th February 2025. IAM first had the pleasure of working with...
by IAM | Feb 3, 2025 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
Gendered violence continues to impact women, girl children, and LGBTQI+ persons, leaving lasting psychological, emotional, and spiritual wounds. Within faith communities, systemic structures often silence Black women and LGBTQI+ individuals, preventing them from...
by IAM | Dec 9, 2024 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a consultation on advocacy, hosted by the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC). This gathering of 20 church leaders and theologians explored the role that WCRC churches and ecumenical partners play in advocacy...
by IAM | Oct 31, 2024 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections
“I cannot believe that my dream has actually come true. Over twenty years ago, we met in secret as gay clergy in Cape Town, always dreaming of a day when we could be openly recognized. I never thought the church would reach this moment.” The first Proudly...
