"Queering Allyship” was the theme of our fourth Ecumenical Think Tank, which we hosted in November 2023 in Cape Town. [LISTEN] to the experiences of some of our participants who’ve shared their takes on the constructive disruption of the status quo regarding LGBTIQ+ inclusion and affirmation within churches.
"Queering Allyship” was the theme of our fourth Ecumenical Think Tank, which we hosted in November 2023 in Cape Town. [LISTEN] to the experiences of some of our participants who’ve shared their takes on the constructive disruption of the status quo regarding LGBTIQ+ inclusion and affirmation within churches.
"Queering Allyship” was the theme of our fourth Ecumenical Think Tank, which we hosted in November 2023 in Cape Town. [LISTEN] to the experiences of some of our participants who’ve shared their takes on the constructive disruption of the status quo regarding LGBTIQ+ inclusion and affirmation within churches.
"Queering Allyship” was the theme of our fourth Ecumenical Think Tank, which we hosted in November 2023 in Cape Town. [LISTEN] to the experiences of some of our participants who’ve shared their takes on the constructive disruption of the status quo regarding LGBTIQ+ inclusion and affirmation within churches.
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As part of lead up activities to Soweto Pride, we co-hosted an Interfaith Dialogue on the diversity of creation as people of faith and amplifying our voices in creating inclusive communities. We’re thankful to our partners, as well as all participants who made our time together meaningful.
WATCH: IAM works towards the full recognition, celebration and participation of LGBTIQ+ people in faith communities across Africa.
The IAM + UKZN Gender and Religion Knowledge Production Incubator is a dynamic, collaborative, co-constructed teaching and learning space, exploring embodied lived realities situated at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and religion. It is an important example of working together for change across sectors and drawing on a diversity of learnings. The annual Knowledge Production Incubator brings together civil society actors, faith leaders, academics, and change-makers. It honours the ...
The Vulnerability Exercise, initially developed by Hanzline Davids, currently based at Unisa, and primarily facilitated by Thuli Mjwara, draws on the extensive internalization of shame, guilt, and vulnerability research done by Dr. Brene Brown. The exercise guides participants through a creative process whereby, during a course of the day, to reflect on their own understanding and experiences of vulnerability through drawing. Ultimately the exercise aims to collectively think through what ...
The IAM + UKZN Gender and Religion Knowledge Production Incubator is a dynamic, collaborative, co-constructed teaching and learning space, exploring embodied lived realities situated at the intersection of gender, sexuality, and religion. The Knowledge Production Incubator allows for time and space to test intervention strategies and alternative pedagogical approaches. The 'My Gendered Being' / Doll Exercise, primarily facilitated by Thuli Mjwara from IAM, is a tool that aims to nurture ...
A Methodist documentary on same-sex marriages featuring Rev Ecclesia de Lange’s journey with the Church.
The video documents the journeys of parents with their gay or lesbian children within the Dutch Reformed Church.
A collection of LGBTI stories and contributions from leading theologians including Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
IAM's documentary "Change Can Happen" follows the journey of IAM's humble beginnings in 1995 to what has become a global movement that is touching and changing the lives of millions. Hard copy of the DVD is available upon request.
IAM's documentary "Change Can Happen" follows the journey of IAM's humble beginnings in 1995 to what has become a global movement that is touching and changing the lives of millions. Hard copy of the DVD is available upon request.
IAM's documentary "Change Can Happen" follows the journey of IAM's humble beginnings in 1995 to what has become a global movement that is touching and changing the lives of millions. Hard copy of the DVD is available upon request.
IAM facilitated a workshop with the Anglican Archdeaconry Youth on 16 February 2019. Check out this short-clip of the workshop.
IAM participated in the annual Cape Town Pride Parade on 2 March 2019. Check out this short video clip of the event.
Sizwe Sithole is a Gender and Religion PhD Candidate at UKZN who has worked with IAM on personal transformation. In this video, Sizwe reflects on the importance of the work that IAM is doing in the field of Gender and Religion.
Nandi Makhaye is IAM’s 2020 Scholarship Holder and Gender and Religion PhD Candidate at UKZN. In this video, Nandi reflects on the importance of the work that IAM is doing in the field of Gender and Religion.
Tracey Sibisi, Coordinator at the Gay and Lesbian Network, was awarded IAM’s 2019 scholarship for her Honours studies, and is a current Gender & Religion Masters candidate at UKZN. In this video, Tracey reflects on the importance of the work that IAM is doing in the field of Gender and Religion.
Professor Charlene van der Walt, Head of Gender and Religion Programme at UKZN, has worked closely with IAM since her time at Stellenbosch University and values their close collaboration. In this video, Professor Charlene reflects on the importance of the work that IAM is doing in the field of Gender and Religion.
Professor Charlene van der Walt, Head of Gender and Religion Programme at UKZN, heads up a programme that aims to enable African faith leaders to engage issues of gender and sexuality within their faith context in a comprehensive and intersectional manner. In this video, Professor Charlene reflects on the importance of partnering beyond the silos of individual sectors of work and talks about what IAM brings to their classroom.
"The Unlikely Friend" has been produced by SCOPE for the 25th-anniversary celebration of Inclusive and Affirming Ministries (IAM) and screened at the event on 25 November 2020.
IAM's 25th Anniversary Celebration took place on 25 November 2020 in Cape Town, and was live streamed for our partners who were unable to attend. This video is an edited version of the original live stream for convenient viewing.
In March 2021, Inclusive and Affirming Ministries facilitated a day and a half workshop with students in the Masters in Divinity and Masters in Gender, Religion and Health Programmes. The online workshop formed part of IAM’s work to sensitise future clergy and scholars in gender, sexuality and religion to make faith communities inclusive and affirming for LGBTIQ+ people. Prof. Juliana Claassens speaks about how IAM contributes to open students' minds to the diversity of sexuality and gender ...
This week IAM continues sharing stories from our Human Sexuality and Gender diversity workshop at Stellenbosch University’s, Faculty of Theology. Jayson Gribble, a student in the Masters in Divinity Programme, talks about the intersection of a ministry of presence, power and masculinity in changing the hearts and minds of faith communities.
This week IAM continues sharing impact stories from our online Human Sexuality and Gender Diversity workshop at Stellenbosch University in March 2021, at the Faculty of Theology. Brendina Mbaya, a Master's student in the Gender, Religion and Health Programme, reflects on the importance of intersectional feminism as a black cisgender woman in the conversation around LGBTIQ+ sexualities and gender identities.
The Vigil for hope and healing took place on Sunday, 25 July. It was a space where we could reflect, pray and mourn for those we have lost, finding new strength together for what we're agitating for.
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