June is a month of celebration and commitment to embrace everyone in our communities:
Pride month invites us to honor and advocate for the dignity and rights of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time to celebrate the diversity of identities and expressions of love that enrich our human tapestry. This celebration is not just about parades and colorful flags; it’s about affirming the intrinsic worth of every individual and fostering an environment where all can live authentically and fearlessly.
-The Rev. Miguel Bustos, manager for racial justice and reconciliation for The Episcopal Church
(read his full article here)
Here is a look at some of the Pride events happening across the Diocese of Missouri. Everyone is invited to be a part of these community events:
June 2 at 5 p.m.
Pride Prayer Service
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church Webster Groves
- For more information, email Katie Gregson
June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Potosi Pride in the Park
- Potosi City Park
- For information, email Carol Brazeale (Trinity DeSoto)
June 9 at 4:30 p.m.
Diocesan Pride Evensong
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Central West End
- Please join us for a very special Pride Evensong with not one – but two bishops! Our very own Bishop Deon Johnson and his good friend, Bishop Kevin Robertson (Diocese of Toronto) will be with us to kick off our Pride Month celebrations. The evensong will be followed by a reception and ministry fair in the parish hall.
- Trinity is located at 600 N Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108.
- Volunteer singers from across the diocese wanted!
Rehearsal at Trinity on Wednesday, June 5 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. - For more information, email DeWayne Trainer.
June 22 from 9-10:30 a.m. Pride Brunch (Free & ALL welcome!)
- Trinity Episcopal Church
- 124 Mulanix St., Kirksville, MO 63501
- For more information, email Kim Phipps.
June 29 & 30: St. Louis PrideFest and Grand Parade
- There will be a Mass on the Grass and group walking in the parade on Sunday. More details coming soon.
- Email DeWayne Trainer if you would like help or join us.
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Saturday, June 29
5-7 p.m.
Parade Sign Making - St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- 6518 Michigan Ave., Carondelet/St. Louis
- All are invited to have fun creating signs to use in the St. Louis Pride Parade.
- Some supplies provided; feel free to bring anything special you would like to use to decorate your sign!