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 St. Thomas' will be celebrating Capital Pride Weekwith a week full of Pride-related activities. The week kicks off on Sunday, June 8th with our second Service for the Affirmation of Couples to recognize and bless couples in the community living in committed and loving relationships, gay and straight. The celebration is part of the congregation's ministry and outreach to families of all types living in the city's vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood.
On Saturday, June 14th, the Right Reverend John Bryson Chane, Bishop of Washington will join St. Thomas’ and several other local Episcopal churches in marching in the annual Washington Gay Pride Parade. Prior to the parade, St. Thomas' will be hosting a pot-luck picnic in our Parish Park. St. Thomas’ Parish will also have a booth in the Pride festival on June 15th.
This year, for the first time, we're opening up the funding by listing our expenses and allowing Parishioners to make direct contributions to fund individual projects. 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.
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Events
A Service for the Affirmation of Couples in Committed Relationships
 The Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 8th at 6:30 pm. in the church's park at the corner of 18th and Church Streets, N.W. (rain location inside). Light refreshments will be served following the service. All couples are invited to participate. Anyone interested should let the Church know by June 1, 2008, by calling the Parish office at 202-332-0607, or emailing pride@stthomasdc.org. Participating couples will be listed in the program for the event along with the number of years they have been together, if they choose. Learn more about why you should participate.
Parish Potluck Picnic In the Park
 Come together for food and fellowship prior to marching in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14th at 2:30 pm. We'll provide the hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs, you bring your favorite side or dessert. We'll also have a craft table set-up where you can create and decorate your own sign to carry in the parade. There will be great music, food, friends, and (hopefully) weather. Contact John Johnson for more information
Pride Parade
On Saturday, June 14th at 6:30, the Right Reverend John Bryson Chane, Bishop of Washington will join St. Thomas’ and several other local Episcopal churches in marching in the annual Washington Gay Pride Parade. Be sure to join us in our annual tradition of marching beneath our rainbow banner. Contact Dustin Cole for more information.
Pride Festival
St. Thomas' Parish will be hosting a booth at the Capital Pride Festival on Sunday, June 15th starting at 11:00 am. This has been a great way for us to share St. Thomas' Inclusive message with our neighbors. We will be handing out brochures and special giveaways as well as sharing our stories with visitors to the festival. For more information contact Jaye Lopez or Phil Kronstein.
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Fundraising
Traditionally, several committees including Inclusion, Parish Life, and Communications have 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.
Online donations may be placed by clicking the button below. The link will allow you to make a pledge. You can chose to pay your pledge online or by check. Acknowledgements and dedications will appear in the program for the Service for the Affirmation of Couples in Committed Relationships.
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.
We will also be taking up a collection for Pride on certain Sundays using special rainbow enevelopes.
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