Online Fund-Raising for St. Thomas' Pride 2008
Capital Pride Week is a unique opportunity for St. Thomas' Parish to share our message of radical hospitality with our neighbors in the Greater DC area. In the past we have attracted new members to St. Thomas’ Parish with our participation in the Pride Parade and the Pride Festival. These events offer us a chance to tell and live our story –that we are a part of The Episcopal Church that is a welcoming place for all people from all walks of life. In the fullness of these news-worthy statements, we will be including an invitation to the broader community that all are welcome to the Service for the Affirmation of Couples in Committed Relationships, both straight and gay in our Parish Park.
Traditionally, several committees including Inclusion, Parish Life, and Communications come together to host and support the many activities that make Pride Week a success at St. Thomas’. This year we wanted to open up the funding by listing our expenses and allowing Parishioners to make direct contributions to fund individual projects.
Use this page to make a pledge to support St. Thomas’ during Pride Week 2008. Thanks for your support.
- Online donations may be placed up to May 30.
- Donations may exceed the requested amount.
- Leftover funds will be donated to the General Fund
- Acknowledgements and dedications will appear in the program for the Service for the Affirmation for Committed Couples
You can also support St. Thomas' Parish during Pride by buying a teeshirt from our online shop. All teeshirt sales this month will go to support Pride.
Again, thank you for your support!
By submitting this form, you are making a pledge to support Pride. Someone from St. Thomas' Parish will contact you to arrange
for payment.
More About Needed Items:
Advertisement in Blade: We will be running a quarter page, full-color ad in the May 23rd issue of the Washington Blade describing our Service for the Affirmation of Couples in Committed Relationships. This ad will not only inform our neighbors about this lovely outdoor celebration but will encourage them to participate in the service as well.
The requested amount is $600 per ad. If we get enough, we might also run an ad in the Blade's special Pride Issue. Donate >>
Advertisement in Pride Guide: The Pride Guide is the official guide to the Capital Pride Festival. Last year’s festival had over 200,000 people in attendance including a large number of families. This ad will encourage people to visit the booth we are running at the festival. We will also advertise our church services and Godly Play to attract families. The requested amount is $600. Donate >>
Advertisement in Washington Window: Washington Window is the newspaper of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. We will be advertising our Service for the Affirmation of Couples in Committed Relationships. This ad encourage local Episcopalians to participate in the service. The requested amount is $300. Donate >>
Giveaways for Pride Booth: We plan to hand out lip balm and pens emblazoned with St. Thomas’ logo and our web address at our booth at the Pride Festival. Offering these items gives us an opportunity to start conversations with many different people from all over the area. With the pens, we'll encourage people to fill out response cards and expand our mailing list. The requested amount is $800. Donate >>
Candy for Parade:: This is the non-melting candy we throw to the crowds during the parade. This includes mints imprinted with our logo. Leftover candy is left in the Guild Room as a sign of hospitality. The requested amount is $600. Donate >>
Food for Picnic: This includes hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns and condiments for the parish picnic we will be hosting prior to the Parade. The requested amount is $200 Donate >>
Banners and Signs: This will help pay for printing banners and signs which are used in the parade and the booth. The requested amount is $100 Donate >>
Brochures:. We will be printing our own brochures and mailing list forms but this will help cover the cost of paper and copier maintenance. The requested amount is $100. Donate >>
Decorations:. We will be decorating the Parish Park and sanctuary for the couples ceremony and for the Parish picnic. The requested amount is $300. Donate >> |
