Urban Village Church

“Holding onto core principles isn’t a bad thing, but there can be more!” (Drag & Spirituality)

‘Drag & Spirituality’ part deux!! We’re back for a multi-faith, international conversation featuring Mango Lassi, Coco Sho-Nell, and hostess, B0NNi33 Vi0L3T. Enjoy!!

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Humza A. Mian, aka Mango Lassi, is a queer Canadian-Pakistani who currently resides in the GTA. The focus of his drag is to bring awareness to the existence of queer Desi folk and breaking the chains of toxic masculinity that hold so many queer Desi’s back from expressing themselves. His most current drag looks can be seen on his Instagram page (@_humzer) and are heavily influenced by his cultural background.

YouTube @HumzaMian

IG @_humzer

FB @Mango Lassi Queen

paypal: humzamian@gmail.com

 

Coco Sho-Nell has been in existence for over 12 years. She began her start in Andersonville performing in charity shows at the call bar. Raymond, the man behind the mascara, has been a practicing buddhist since 2004. “A lot of my faith is based on acceptance and love of everyone.”

www.youtube.com/theatrerat80

IG @cocoshonell

www.facebook.com/coco.shonell.1

twitch: twitch.tv/cocoshonell

tiktok: @cocoshonell

 

Hostess, B0NNi33 Vi0L3T: @aqueerchaplain

https://taplink.cc/aqueerchaplain

https://www.patreon.com/bonnieviolet

UVC, Hannah Kardon, Teaching Pastor, “Jesus, Black Widow, and the Practice of Forgiveness” (Matt 18:21-23)

We’re back at the movies! Today in worship, much like in the movie 'Black Widow', we’re talking about forgiveness: what does it mean to move forward from a past where we were hurt, and where we hurt others? And how do we set a new way forward? Jesus instructs us to make our lives a constant act of forgiveness, but not to enable others to cause us harm, but as a way to heal as individuals, as a community, and as part of God’s entire creation. Thanks for joining us!

UVC, D’Angelo Smith, Site Pastor, “In A New Land” (Jer 29: 4-7)

Spoiler: community-making is hard. In Jeremiah, God speaks to a people who have come into a new land after being refugees in another. ‘In The Heights’ tells a similar story about Usnavi de la Vega’s family (and chosen family) pushing back against oppressive systems with a strong commitment to community. 

How will we show up for each other as we transition back into new & old building spaces? How can we care for our neighbor while holding grief & celebration, heaviness & joy? Join us as we turn to God’s story tellers in scripture and on the screen. All are welcome and affirmed! Please join!!

UVC, Juan Pablo Herrera, Church Planting Resident, “Familia Es Familia” (Mark 3:31-35)

In the final service of our “Queering Faith” series, Pastor Juan Pablo invites us to ask “who is our family?” while weighing the realities of this world. Jesus asked this question, and in his response, we see a liberator who frees us from harmful ideas about God; a Jesus who invites us to be our full & authentic selves; and a Jesus who himself had to come out to his close friends & family, and eventually the whole world. Mark’s gospel reveals a Jesus who is in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. And so, YOU are our family. 

UVC, D’Angelo Smith, Site Pastor, “Feeling Freedom” (Acts 8:26-40)

This morning, as we celebrate Juneteenth, we read about an Ethiopian eunuch who, although is not given a name in the Bible, is named in several African traditional stories: Qinaqis. 

Qinaqis has been denied the access to worship freely in the temple of Jerusalem and is dealing with this rejection by the religious leaders in the text. Join us as we explore freedom through Qinaqis’s story and hear reflections from the larger UVC community that claim Black and Queer liberation. All are welcome!

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183 

UVC, Chan Choi, Sit Pastor, “A Quest for God” (Colossians 2:1-10a)

On the final Sunday in our “Inward Journey” series, Pastor Chan speaks about the quest for God being a lifelong journey. In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, the community is struggling with understanding God’s truths. Paul, in the midst of his own sufferings, addresses the community’s fear and anxiety. 

Join us in worship this morning to explore what it means to be a community on this journey to know God’s presence intimately. All are welcomed and affirmed!

 

UVC, Emily McGinley, Executive Pastor, “Becoming Fluent in New”, (Acts 2:1-21)

In Acts 2, those gathered were celebrating a festival marking the first fruits of the harvest, and more importantly, when God gifted God’s people with the Torah law. This law binded God’s people together centered around loving God, living abundantly, and caring for the least of these. This morning, Pastor Emily asks ask how the Spirit invites us to open our heads & hearts to remove barriers, become fluent in other’s realities, and seek wholeness. Looking inward, we’ll deepen our knowledge of self through understanding our connection to others.

 

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183

UVC, D’Angelo Smith, Site Pastor, Looking Inward, Finding Peace, (Philippians 4:4-13)

This morning we continue our series “The Inward Journey” with Paul’s letter to Philippi. Today’s scripture connects peace & rejoicing with a conviction that God’s peace does not rest on external circumstances. Pastor D’Angelo reflects that while the presence of God does not always deliver us from all anxiety, God’s presence does offer peace amid our circumstances. How is God present with you this day? Please join us- and bring a piece of paper!

 

CCLI # 3211711 / CCLI Streaming #20104183

UVC 101: Does Prayer Work?

We conclude our three part series "UVC 101: Honest Answers To Frequently Asked Questions."

In this episode, we discuss prayer. How do I start praying? Are meditation and prayer the same? What if my prayers aren’t answered?

Our panel includes Teaching Pastor Hannah Kardon, Site Pastor D’Angelo Smith, and UVC member J Dayvid Green.

Join us every Sunday for online worship on Facebook and YouTube (/uvchurch) at 10:30 am (CST).

UVC 101: Do I Still Count As A Christian?

Welcome to part 2 of our three part series "UVC 101: Honest Answers To Frequently Asked Questions."

This episode tackles tough questions about what it means to be a Christian: What does “being saved” mean? If I'm not sure I believe in God, do I still count as a Christian? Do I still want to be a Christian?

Our panel includes Teaching Pastor Hannah Kardon, Church Planting Resident Juan Pablo, and UVC member John Sianghio.

Join us every Sunday for online worship on Facebook and YouTube (/uvchurch) at 10:30 am (CST).