June was a BIG month in the LGBTQIA+ Ministry. We were well-represented across the Diocese in 13 different Pride events. A huge thank you to all the parishes (and parishioners) participating in their local pride events and hosting various events and services:
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Webster Groves – Prayer Service and Pride Picnic
- Christ Episcopal Church, Cape Girardeau – Pride in the Park
- Trinity Episcopal , De Soto – Potosi Pride in the Park
- Christ Episcopal Church, Rolla – Pride Celebration
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Central West End/St. Louis – Diocesan Pride Evensong
- St. John's Episcopal Church Eolia and Calvary Episcopal Church, Louisiana – Beloved Pride Month Gathering
- Trinity Episcopal Church, Kirksville – Pride Brunch
- Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross, Poplar Bluff – Pride Festival
- St. John and St. James Episcopal Church, Sullivan – Pride Event
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carondelet/St. Louis – Pride Sign Making Party
- Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis – PrideFest Interfaith Service and host to a diocesan group walking in PrideFest St. Louis Parade.
- New! Monthly Diocesan LGBTQ+ Virtual Gathering (for more info, email: lgbtqiaministry@diocesemo.org)
- The Beloved Gathering, St. John's, Eolia and Calvary, Louisiana, Meets the second Thursday of each month (704 Georgia Street, Louisiana, MO 63353)
Upcoming Events:
September 28 & 29: Tower Grove Pride (St. Louis)
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Tower Grove/St. Louis will be hosting an Ecumenical Mass on the Grass Sunday afternoon.
- Email jonathandjcureton@gmail.com for more information or to help!
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance Service – Details coming soon!
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