A Liturgy Of Sorts…For Pride 2026

To every single person in the LGBTQ+ community:

Today, and every day, I'm proud of you

You are seen, you are safe, you are held, and you are whole

If the church has wounded you, know that the creator does not look on you with disdain, but with adoration

The divine did not make you just to hate you

They do not require you to limit or close off parts of yourself in order to join them in this divine dance in which we all find ourselves

All they require is that you bring your whole, authentic, lovely, fabulous self to the table

That you pull up a chair, fix yourself a plate, and take the seat that is rightfully yours at the feast

And if there isn't a seat for you at the table, those of us already seated will give up our seats

Or better yet, leave the table all together

Because I don't want a seat at any table that doesn't include my LGBTQ+ family

So today, and every single day of the year, but especially today,

Happy PRIDE

May you know that no matter what, you are seen, held, worthy, whole, and enough

And that I will forever stand proudly by your side