/morsl/taxonomy/term/341/all en /morsl/channels/news/local-pride-events-august-2024-358223 <p>Faith has increasingly become a source of motivation to join the movement toward greater justice for LGBTQ+ people. As Pride Month gets under way and we approach the annual parade in Montreal, here are a few events and resources that shed light on the intersection of faith and equity: </p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:57:26 +0000 carlene.gardner@mcgill.ca 2814 at /morsl /morsl/article/queerness-and-faith/passion-action-love-form <p>the Imam, the Priest, the Monk;</p> <p>all of them at once endorsing</p> <p>love between two men</p> <p>not only as acceptable</p> <p>but as sacred.</p> <p> </p> <p>the power of the moment</p> <p>as metaphor for love</p> <p>for what’s possible with love</p> <p>overshadowed only</p> <p>by its immanent beauty.</p> <p> </p> <p>right then in front of my eyes</p> <p>a union transcending boundaries</p> <p>subverting history</p> <p>and empowering faith</p> <p>all at once</p> <p> </p> <p>passion in action; love in form.</p> <p> </p> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:41:34 +0000 Ryan Brown 2789 at /morsl /morsl/article/queerness-and-faith/queer-and-jewish-friendly-places-eat-montreal <p>Here are four great Montreal options for restaurants that serve the Jewish community and the LGBTQ+ community alike. These are all places where you can have Kosher food and feel comfortable in a friendly environment no matter who you are.</p> <ol start="1"> <li> <p>Gryphon D’Or is a Jewish owned tearoom located in NDG. They serve tea, sandwiches and desserts, they host dinners for certain Jewish holidays. It is an inviting, warm, and inclusive environment, with very tasty finger food! </p> </li> </ol> <p> </p> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:51:58 +0000 Sarah Gaudio 2610 at /morsl /morsl/article/happy-pride-month-2023 <p>Last semester, MORSL formed a cohort of students who took an online course on Queer Spirituality and who met regularly for discussion and support. I got to benefit from taking the course. It was created by Angela Yarber, an author, artist and the executive director of the Tehom Center (which seeks to empower marginalized women through art, writing, and special events). The course covered the stories of about a dozen women of color from history, scripture, and mythology and paired each figure with a spiritual practice.</p> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:52:48 +0000 Candice Wendt 2559 at /morsl