National United Methodist Church to Participate in Pride Parade
The Parade on June 8 is approaching fast!
For more than a decade United Methodists have had a presence at the Pride Parade.. National UMC is walking with 20+ congregations in DC, the Montogomery County suburbs, and the norther Virginia suburbs. At least 200(!) people representing United Methodist Churches big and small walked last year. We start with Communion at 2:30 PM for all folks in the area (a very Methodist thing to do, indeed) and proceed celebrate the love of God on the parade path. With the dismantling of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation at the General Conference, we will demonstrate the actions of the denomination, as well as our love.. It is a great opportunity to meet your fellow participants from other UMCs. The cheering crowds will be the best thing that happens to you that week.
Meet-up time and place: no later than 2:30 PM, approximately 15th between P and U (red staging zone). Specific location posted the day prior to the event. Find the very obvious banner and truck.
Closest Metro stop: U Street
Step off: 3:00 PM
What time do you expect us to be finished: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm (P St. and 21st St. NW)
Seated or Walking: You can do either or both. We will have some seating on the trailer.
What to wear: light breathable clothing, good walking shoes, solid colored shirt in one of the rainbow colors (no church branded apparel)
Other things to wear: Sunscreen, water bottles, sunglasses, a wide brimmed hat.
What to carry: bottles of water and a cell phone
Websites and telephone number resources: Reconciling Methodists parade website: https://capitalumcpride.org
You may send text messages or questions to me at 703-928-0067.
Volunteers: We will need volunteers to shuttle people from the Metropolitan campus to the parade site, seset upnd take down the banner, and drive. Sign up for events prior to or immediately after the parade by going to: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0848A8AB22A64-43064664-capital
Kerm R. Towler