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Diocesan Pride Events 2017

Sep 18, 2017

The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta is proud to support these events during Pride 2017.  Click here to learn more about LGBTQ+ Ministries.

 

Shower of Stoles Display
View this extraordinary collection of over a thousand liturgical stoles and other sacred items, celebrating the gifts of LGBT persons who serve God in countless ways while also lifting up those who have been excluded from service because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The collection bears witness to the huge loss of leadership that the church has brought upon itself because of its own unjust policies. Learn more.

  • The display will be shown from October 10-15, 2017
  • Click here for more information on this project.
  • Venue: All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 634 West Peachtree ST, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 See map
  • This event is free and open to the public. 

 

Integrity Atlanta’s 29th Pride Eucharist
Integrity Atlanta will host its 29th annual Pride Eucharist. The preacher for the service is the Reverend Doctor Tommie L. Watkins, who is the only African American priest in the Diocese of Alabama and the only Black gay priest to be ordained in that diocese.  The celebrant for the service is the Reverend Kimberly S. Jackson, Associate Rector, All Saints’ Episcopal Church.  The organist for the service is Trey Clegg who will be bringing the Trey Clegg Singers to lead the music. Learn more.

  • Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm
  • Venue: All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 634 West Peachtree ST, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 See map
  • This event is free and open to the public. 

 

Diocesan Booth at Pride Festival
The Diocese of Atlanta will sponsor an information booth during the Pride Festival in Piedmont Park on October 14 and 15.  This booth provides an excellent opportunity to share information about The Episcopal Church and our work as “Jesus People.”  Volunteers get to meet people from all over the southeastern United States. Learn more.

  • October 14-15, 2017
  • Click here to register to volunteer to staff the booth.

 

Walk (or Ride) in the Pride Parade
The Pride Parade will step off from the Civic Center MARTA Station (not the Civic Center itself) at noon on Sunday, October 15.  We will have a Diocesan contingent in the parade, including a float.  We encourage as many as possible to walk with us.  For those with mobility issues, we will have some seating on the float.  We also carry signs representing the parishes in the diocese that are welcoming and affirming to LGBTQ+ folks.  The Episcopal Contingent is always one of the most popular in the parade each year.  All are welcome to participate without regard to sexual orientation, gender, gender expression/identity, race, creed, color, etc.  ALL are welcome! Learn more. 

  • Sunday, October 15, from 12-3 pm
  • Begins at Civic Center MARTA Station and ends in Piedmont Park. 
  • Click here If you would like to sign up to carry a sign.