[The Episcopal News] Two celebrations on June 26 will mark Pride Month in the Diocese of Los Angeles.
St. John’s Cathedral will hold a special 10 a.m. Sunday service in honor of Pride Month and 30 years of diocesan LGBTQ+ ministry. Music will be provided by the Trans Chorus of L.A. The Rev. Canon Melissa McCarthy, canon to the ordinary, will preach. St. John’s is located at 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007. The cathedral staff request that all attending be prepared to show proof of full vaccination against Covid-19.
That afternoon, the LGBTQ+ ministry of the diocese invites all to the post-Covid return of its annual Garden Party, 2 – 5 p.m. at the Episcopal Residence in Pasadena. For reservations, email gleamlainfo@gmail.com. Address and parking details will be sent by return email.
According to the event announcement: “We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these opportunities to gather in community as we celebrate 30 years of LGBTQ ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles and continue the work of proclaiming God’s inclusive love available to absolutely everyone!”