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Pride Sunday at All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore June 7 at 9:30 AM
"Pride is not something extra we do; it's how we say, with words and actions, that God's love is expansive and beautifully diverse."
DANVERS, MA — All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore will celebrate Pride 2026 during its 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, June 7, 2026, followed by a festive “Pride & Pastries” coffee hour.
The parish extends a hearty, heartfelt welcome to LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends as the congregation continues to live into its long tradition of courageous, loving, radical hospitality — a hospitality rooted in the conviction that every person is made in God’s image and that the church is incomplete without the gifts each person brings.
For generations, All Saints has been known as a community that leads with warmth, gentleness, and open‑hearted welcome. Newcomers often describe the church as a place where “you feel at home right away,” reflecting a deep commitment to seeing God's light in every person who walks through its doors.
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Celebrating Pride is one of the ways All Saints lives out the baptismal vows at the heart of Episcopal identity: to seek and serve Christ in all persons, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being.
These vows have guided the parish through decades of ministry grounded in compassion, justice, and inclusion.
They also reflect the wider Episcopal Church’s journey toward affirming LGBTQ+ people in all aspects of church life — a journey marked by courage, learning, and a deepening commitment to honoring the God‑given dignity of every person.
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“Pride is not something extra we do,” said parish leaders. “It is one of the ways we practice the promises we make at every baptism. It is how we say, with our words and our actions, that God’s love is expansive, courageous, and beautifully diverse.”
The June 7 service will include prayers of thanksgiving for LGBTQ+ people and their families, a reflection on the church’s call to hospitality, and music celebrating God’s inclusive love. The Pride & Pastries coffee hour will offer time for fellowship, conversation, and community connection.
All are welcome to attend.
All Saints Episcopal Church 46 Cherry Street, Danvers, MA Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and on Zoom
(Meeting ID: 134 596 872).
A place of faith, hope, hospitality, and belonging for all.
