PRIDE

The NW Washington Synod has PRIDE!  

We are proud to be a Reconciling in Christ synod and there are many opportunities for you and your church to join in and celebrate during the 2024 Pride Season.

Seattle PRIDE Parade

• We will be marching in the Seattle PRIDE parade again on Sunday, June 30th. 
• Registration is closed - email Jill to see if there is still room for you! 
• Details about arrival time and location have been shared with the congregation leaders!

Additional PRIDE Events Around the Synod

There are many different PRIDE events happening throughout June and July across our Synod. Lutheran Point People are noted by some of these events - reach out to that leader if you are interested in participating in the event with your Loving Lutheran Siblings.We will be adding additional leaders as they are identified. (Perhaps YOU would like to be that point person? Email Susan@lutheransnw.org to discuss!)

• Renton Sip & Strut – June 14
• Coupeville Pride Fest – June 15
• Everett Pride Block Party – June 15
• Issaquah Pride Celebration - June 15 - (Contact Pastor Kristin-Luana)
• Anacortes Parade – June 22 - (Contact Pastor Cindy)
• South Whidbey Pride - June 22 - (Contact Orion)
• Capitol Hill Trans-PRIDE Event – June 28 - (Contact Ryan)
• Seattle Parade – June 30 - (See if there is still room - contact Jill)
• Bellingham Parade – July 7 (Contact Pr. Emma)

PRIDE WORSHIP SERVICES

• Eastside Love & Justice Pride Service -  Saturday, June 22, at 1:30pm at Saint Andrew's (2650 148th Avenue SE in Bellevue) Special speakers & music as we celebrate God’s Diversity & Inclusivity! LGBTQIA+ /Queer Community & Allies welcomed!

• Special Pride Worship Service on Capitol Hill - Saturday, June 29, 5:00pm at Central Lutheran Church (1710 11th Ave, Seattle) - Following PrideFest on Broadway. This year, we are excited to welcome the Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble as our guest musicians. All are welcome to join this evening of music, Holy Communion, and Queer joy celebrating the expansive love of God!  (www.loveiscentral.org)

PRIDE BANDANAS!

• This year, we offered RAINBOW Bandanas - we are sold out!
  

ReconcilingWorks Resources for PRIDE!

• Be sure to check out all the amazing resources from our partners at Reconciling Works - worship service, prayers to share, swag and t-shirts, displays, etc.
• Learn more here: https://www.reconcilingworks.org/resources/pride/