Dear Friends,
Toledo Pride is ALMOST upon us, and what a joy-filled weekend we have planned for next week!
There has been an incredible build-up to this moment. The Beauty in Being event was a huge success—thank you to all who made it possible! And can we talk about those tie-dyed Pride T-shirts? They look absolutely fabulous—I’ve loved seeing the pictures rolling in from all corners of our community.
As we head into the big weekend, a quick (and bittersweet) note: our final Pride Committee meeting will be this Sunday after the service. We’ll need all hands on deck, so even if you haven’t been part of previous meetings, we’d love to have you join us. If you signed up to help at any of the events, this is the meeting you should attend. All are welcome!
Here’s what’s coming up:
🎉 Pride Family Picnic – Friday, August 14th from 5 – 8pm
Join us for a joyful family BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the sides you could dream of! We’ll have story readings and performances by Toledo’s finest drag artists, Juicee Strawbooty, Stevie Phoenix, Eugenia & Giovani J. Jackson, plus arts & crafts, games, a dance party, and our first-ever gender-affirming clothing swap. It’s going to be a magical evening for all ages.
🌈 Parade Waystation – Saturday, August 15th – Trinity doors at 10 am, Parade at 12 pm
We’re opening our doors as a welcoming stop during the Pride Parade—a place to cool down, use the restroom, and soak in the beauty of our sanctuary, adorned with Pride flags and banners. We’ll also be marching with other local faith communities with Better Together, and Trinity will be well represented at the Promenade in the Episcopal booth. We also have some GREAT Trinity swag this year! Big thanks to our incredible volunteers!
🙏 The Big Queer Service – Sunday, August 16th at 10 am
Our Pride weekend culminates with a truly special service—full of joyful music, thoughtful liturgy, and a Baptism. You won’t want to miss it.
✨ Still Needed:
Bottled water
Hard candy
Gently used clothing
Ice (Day of Parade)
Coolers
The last day to drop off donations is this Sunday, August 10th.
On behalf of the staff, the Pride Committee, and myself—thank you. We can’t wait to celebrate with you next weekend. Let’s make it unforgettable!
Happy Pride!
Michael Kidney
Pride Committee Chair