Last weekend, Destiny Church escalated its attacks against the queer community in Auckland.
Destiny wants to drive queer New Zealanders back into the closet. PAPA won’t let this happen.
We stood for queer liberation as No Pride in Prisons, and we stand for it now.
We’re holding DEFYING DESTINY: DAY OF QUEER POWER this Sunday at 2pm at the Albert Park rotunda. All friends and allies of the community are welcome to join us. Let’s show Destiny that they are a tiny, hateful portion of our population.
speakers
Speakers include:
- Sharon Hawke (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust),
- Dr Emmy Rākete (PAPA),
- Chlöe Swarbrick (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand),
- Rev Mua Strickson-Pua (Tagata Pasifika Resource Centre),
- Eru Kapa-Kingi (Toitū Te Tiriti)
- Medulla Oblongata
demands
We will demand the government dismantle Destiny Church organisationally, deregistering all of Destiny Church’s charities. We will demand that government agencies sign memoranda of understanding with Auckland Pride affirming that they will no longer refer people to Destiny Church front groups like Man Up. Finally, we will warn Destiny Church: queer people and those who love us are not defenceless victims who can be assaulted at will. We are here, we are queer, and we will stand our ground.
safety
We’re prepared for the possibility that Destiny will try to show up. Trained volunteers will be present as marshalls, and we have a plan to keep our people as safe as possible. Travel in pairs or groups. Bring water, masks, and sun protection. Look out for a marshall if you need one.
We cannot let them force us back into the closet. We are stronger together than they’ll ever be.
spread the word
We need to show up in our numbers. If you know anyone who’s feeling alienated from community, or who wants to take a stand in support, please let them know.
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