Rev. Hawkes, Pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto and an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, delivered a talk at TEDxToronto on October 22, 2015. His speech, part of an event themed ‘Thresholds,’ focused on his experiences as a spiritual leader for a congregation of over 600 and his role in championing Human Rights initiatives, especially for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This talk was part of the independently organized TEDx event, aligning with the TED conference format. For further details, visit tedxtoronto.com and follow TEDxToronto’s social media.