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Local Pride events (August 2024)
Published: 22 July 2024
Faith has increasingly become a source of motivation to join the movement toward greater justice for LGBTQ+ people. As Pride Month gets under way and we approach the annual parade in Montreal, here are a few events and resources that shed light on the intersection of faith and equity:听
- August 9 at 6:30 PM: Join the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul for an evening of Christian fellowship featuring a free dinner followed by the wonderful music of the 鈥淥pen House Jazz Collective.鈥� The band prides itself on its ability to build upon the vibrancy of the jazz tradition while making it more accessible, with the goal of providing a place for Queer and BIPOC creatives to build a safe space to prioritize radical joy through music. Reservations are required as space is limited: please RSVP at info [at] standrewstpaul.com
- August 11 at 9:00 AM: . Join the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul to celebrate God鈥檚 inclusiveness in the open air of the beautiful Quiet Garden of The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. The service will feature Rev. Dr. Robert Faris as our guest preacher. Communion will be served.
- August 11 at 11:00 AM: Join them for their Annual Outdoor Pride Service. This year with special guest Mikah Meyer.
- Religious groups at Pride: In addition to the events, several local religious communities will be present at the Montreal Pride Parade. Info can be found for the following communities:
- (sign up )
- sbrasier [at] standrewstpaul.com (subject: Pride%20parade) (Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul) (email)
- Sign up to join the contingent (Jews and non, LGBTQ and allies). mandatory. Meetup starting at 11:30 AM.
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Unable to attend any events but curious about the intersection of faith and queerness? Read MORSL's selection of short articles (stories) to explore this topic, starting with a brief history of pride month and the beginnings of LGBTQ+ inclusion in faith
Many faith groups are growing support networks that educate parents and empower and protect LGBTI children and adults; you will find many such groups in our list of听Queer Faith Resources.听
