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Plan to be part of our Second Annual Service for the Affirmation of Couples living out their lives in committed relationship which will be held in our park on June 8th at 6:30pm. For those members who are new to the parish, the participants last year found the service to be a moving and affirming celebration. This was true for both the couples and their friends who attended to be a part of this special day. It reaffirmed the importance of our spiritual community in our lives and provided us with a great opportunity share our radical hospitality with our guests.
I was so impressed last year by the work of the single members of our parish who worked so hard getting the park ready for this event. It is not just for couples but everyone! I recall Dustin and Brock working to the last minute before the service before they dawned their vestments for the procession into the park. They were assisted by many of our other single parishioners.
For those who had their relationship celebrated last year, we hope you come back for an annual tune-up. John and I were moved to tears as we affirmed our relationship of over two decades. Couples sometimes forget the blessings that they have living out their lives together and this service provide you with a time for reflecting and rejoicing on those unions. Last year, we had an elderly couple, married couples with children, and many gays and lesbians who chose to affirm their love of each other and their love of God.
We forget sometimes how blessed we are to be a part of the unique family that is St. Thomas’. It is important that we share in this opportunity of parish worship, love and hospitality. See you there.
All couples are invited to participate. Anyone interested should let the Church know by June 1, 2008, by clicking the link below and filling out the form or by calling the Parish office at 202-332-0607. Participating couples will be listed in the program for the event along with the number of years they have been together, if they choose.
For more information contact Louie Stewart at pride@stthomasdc.org.
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