LGBTQ Pride Season is Here - Hooray!
Pride Festivals are some of the most visible opportunities our congregations have to witness to the God who embraces each one of us and to proclaim that there are churches who are excited to receive the gifts of LGBTQ people. (Acronym lesson: L=Lesbian, G=Gay, B=Bisexual, T=Transgender, Q=Queer/Questioning)
SoCal Lutherans will be attending 3 Pride festivals this year:
- Long Beach Pride (May 16-17)
- Los Angeles Pride (June 12-14)
- Orange County Pride (August 1)
There will be several opportunities to volunteer at each one:
Staff the SoCal Lutherans Booth:
Shift length: 4 hours on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday during the morning, afternoon, or evening
What you'll get to do: Run a temporary tattoo parlor, take people's pictures against a whimsical backdrop, chat with people about faith (theirs and yours)
Best Part: Listening to people's stories while applying colorful rainbow tattoos!
March in the Pride Parade:
Shift length: Sunday morning, 5 hours, includes a 1.5 mile walking route.
What you'll get to do: Share in Holy Communion before the parade, then walk alongside cheering clergy and laity telling people of God's wide and welcoming embrace.
Best Part: Getting applauded for strutting your stuff and publicizing your church!
Decorate the Parade Floats/Make signs:
Shift Length: Variable, dates TBD
What you'll get to do: Tap into your artistic side to make signs, banners, and other decorations
Best Part: Getting creative with other fun Lutherans!
Why Volunteer at Pride?
1. It's a great opportunity to get energized in your faith
2. Pride is a fun, family-friendly event
3. You get a free t-shirt and tickets to the events!
4. There's a lot of positive energy and excitement - these are some of the biggest festivals in California!
5. It's a great chance to meet new people - both Lutherans and other festival attendees
6. You don't have to be gay to proclaim God's unending love to gay people! All people can be bearers of that good news!
This sounds great! How can I sign up?
Easy - follow this link: http://www.socallutherans.com/#!pride-info/ca9y or email Rev. Caleb Crainer - [email protected]
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