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Beyond Binaries: Gender-Based Violence Survivors Rethreading Embodied Healing and Redefining Accompaniment through Creative Feminist Resources and Processes

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...

Reforming Gender? Reflections from a consultation of the World Communion of Reformed Churches

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...

“Imminent but Not Fully Realised”: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Recognition at the MCSA Proudly Conference

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...

Pride Month: How can I be an ally in my church?

by IAM | Feb 13, 2024 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections

February marks Pride Month in Cape Town, which offers an opportunity for organisations and churches across the world, to demonstrate allyship to LGBTIQ+ people. Allyship refers to the practice of being in solidarity with those that are marginalised, excluded, or...

IAM’s 4th Ecumenical Queer Think Tank: Queering Allyship

by IAM | Nov 29, 2023 | Faith Partnerships, Reflections

IAM’s 4th Ecumenical Queer Think Tank took place in November at the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town. This three-day gathering created a space for queer faith leaders to reflect and engage in critical dialogue on queer-led and ally-supported...