August Pride Events at Montreal Churches
As (the will be August 10th), neighborhood churches are joining in. See below for some of the听upcoming Pride-focused events!
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Christ Church Cathedral:
Sunday, August 3, 4pm: Annual Pride Celebration. Join for music, readings, and prayers.
Sunday, August 10, 10:30am:听Pride Blessing at the 10:30 Eucharist听at Christ Church Cathedral (635 St. Catherine Street 2.) Join for our 10:30 Eucharist, which will include special prayers for pride and a blessing from the Bishop on those who will march in the parade. *Departure at 12:00 sharp for the Parade*
Church of St Andrew & St Paul:
Friday August 8, 6:30pm: Pride Dinner featuring the music of the 鈥淥pen House Jazz Collective鈥�
Join us for an evening of Christian fellowship featuring a free dinner followed by the wonderful music of the 鈥淥pen House Jazz Collective.鈥� This trans-led collaboration is made up entirely of professional jazz and classical musicians holding various marginalized identities. The band prides itself on its ability to build upon the vibrancy of the jazz tradition while making it more accessible. The goal of the collective is to provide a place for Queer and BIPOC creatives to build a safe space to prioritize radical joy through music. Reservations required as space is limited: contact info [at] standrewstpaul.com or 514-842-3431.
Sunday August 10, 9:30am: Pride in the Garden Service We welcome you to celebrate God鈥檚 inclusiveness in the open air of the beautiful Quiet Garden of the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. Rev. Dr. Robert Faris is our guest preacher. Communion will be served
Sunday August 10, 11:00am: Annual Presbyterian Pride Service You are invited to celebrate the promises of God鈥檚 inclusive love through our traditional worship service led by guest preacher Rev. Dr. Robert Faris (former moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada).
Sunday August 10, 1:00pm: Annual Presbyterian Pride Parade Contingent The Montreal Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, August 10th at 1:00 p.m. on Boulevard Ren茅-L茅vesque. This year we will show solidarity by joining with other Christians to walk in the parade. If you think you might be interested in participating in the parade, please contact our office at info [at] standrewstpaul.com. If you prefer to watch the parade, several of us will be gathering after the 11:00 a.m. service to walk down together to enjoy the colour and sound of the parade.
St. James United Church:
Sunday听August 10, 11am: Annual pride service. This event will be outdoors (weather permitting) or in the sanctuary if inclement.
