Thursday, May 2, 2024

Dear Colleagues,


Grace to you and peace in Christ. 


I am writing to invite you to join with me, the diocesan youth ministry team, and other Episcopalians in an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to inclusivity, love, and support for the LGBTQ+ community at this year's Delaware Pride Festival on June 1 in Dover.

Each year, the Delaware Pride Festival serves as a vibrant celebration of diversity, acceptance, and equality. It is a time when members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies come together in unity and joy, affirming the inherent dignity and worth of every individual. It presents us with a unique opportunity to stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ siblings and to embody the inclusive love of Christ in a visible and tangible way.


In keeping with our diocesan mission to welcome and embrace all God's children, I am asking you to consider volunteering at our booth, alongside the diocesan youth booth, during the Pride Festival. Volunteering includes engaging with festival attendees, distributing informational materials about our diocese, and simply being a welcoming presence. It is an opportunity for fellowship, connection, and meaningful dialogue and it is loads of fun greeting people from many walks of life.


I understand that your time is precious and that your schedule may be busy, but I urge you to consider dedicating just two to three hours of your day. Your presence would be meaningful to many, and to me.


Together, as one church in Delaware, this is an opportunity to extend the radical hospitality of Christ. 


If you are able to volunteer, please let me know as soon as possible. You can email me at bhinton@delaware.church. 


Blessings,


Canon Brad

 

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