Join Us at Capital City Pride!

June 8th, 2023

There have always been gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer people. As we all know, those who identify within the LGBTQ+ spectrum have experienced harassment, discrimination and violence both at the hands of other individuals and as a result of systemic oppression.

Pride marches and festivals have been part of the American landscape for almost sixty years since the Stonewall Riots of 1969. Pride is an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to come together to celebrate all that the community has accomplished and to draw attention to persistent inequalities within the queer experience.

Our church has a beloved history of participating in Capital City Pride in both the march and hosting a booth. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our LGBTQ+ siblings and delight in all the ways the spirit is moving throughout the queer community in Olympia and beyond.. This year we are excited to be present again at both the parade and the booth.

Pride this year will be on Saturday July 1! The festival and booths will be at Port of Olympia from 11:30-6:30pm. The march will be from 10:30-11:30, starting at the Capitol building and winding it's way down to the Port. If you would like to volunteer at the booth to share God's love by handing out church "swag" and taking prayer requests (If asked) you can signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f054aacac29abfd0-capital1#/

If you would like to march in the parade you can sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AACAC29ABFD0-walk

If you are unable to be present on July 1 but would still like to help then we welcome your prayers for a fun and safe event for all!