JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER

Happy Pride Month to all members of the Queer in Christ ministry at Saint Mark's Cathedral!


Saint Mark's and the Diocese of Olympia have a plethora of Pride offerings, starting with an ecumenical mixer on June 7 (details below).

UPCOMING EVENTS

Queer in Christ Ecumenical Gathering


SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 6:30-8 P.M. in Volunteer Park*


Mix and mingle with your QuiC family and friends as we join with our queer siblings from Saint Joe’s for pizza and pop in the park! This is a first of many ecumenical gatherings we hope to kick off as we plan future QuiC programming. We will have ice breakers and discuss our upcoming plans for Pride.


Please email queerinchrist@saintmarks.org if you plan to come so we have an estimated headcount. All are welcome regardless of whether you email in advance or not.


Gather at the Thomas Burke Memorial in Volunteer Park. Bring a blanket and some camping chairs for seating, if you have them.


*In case of rain, meet in the Arupe Room at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, (732 18th Ave E, Seattle).

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Pride Weekend


FRIDAY, JUNE 26

Gather with fellow Episcopalians to celebrate Trans Pride. All are welcome to bring a blanket or a chair and meet at the Volunteer Park Amphitheater for a time of celebrating Trans life and community. More information and the link to register is here.


SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Saint Mark’s will host a booth at the Capitol Hill PrideFest to share information about Queer in Christ and other inclusive ministries. Email queerinchrist@saintmarks.org to sign up to volunteer.


The cathedral nave will be open to all for Quiet Pride from 1 to 4 p.m. for anyone who wants to sit, cool off, hydrate, and rest in a calm and quiet space during PrideFest. We’ll also offer refreshments, rainbow crafting, contemplative practices, a quiet space for sensory-sensitive folks, kid-friendly activities, and a station to honor queer ancestors. This event is co-hosted by QuiC and the Intergenerational Council. Sign up to support this event here.


SUNDAY, JUNE 28

The Diocese of Olympia will host a booth at the Seattle Center PrideFest. If walking in the parade is not your style, help greet folks and be a loving faith-filled presence at the booth. Volunteers are requested for set-up, staffing, and tear-down. More information and a link to register to volunteer is here.


The Diocese is also inviting Episcopalians from the Diocese to march in the Seattle Pride Parade. Trinity Seattle invites parade participants to join them for worship at 10:30 a.m. All Episcopal parade participants are invited to park in the Trinity garage and gather at Trinity pre-parade (where there are ample bathrooms, water, and shade) before heading to parade staging! More information and a link to register is here.


To learn more about any of these events and join in Pride celebrations at Saint Mark’s, email the Queer in Christ leadership queerinchrist@saintmarks.org.

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