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Emmanuel Episcopal Church - St. Louis, MO
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                                    EEC PRIDE
                           

Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people,
​and respect the dignity of every human being?


People: I will, with God's help.

From the Service of Holy Baptism, The Book of Common Prayer, p. 305
Emmanuel is a safe, welcoming space for our LGBTQIA2S+ siblings.
Find us on the gaychurch.org safe space map
and our Youth Program on the Beloved Arise Community map
A message of apology and lament from our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Deon K. Johnson to our LGBTQIA2S+ siblings:
Read the text of Bp. Deon's "Lamentation: I am sorry"

Information & Resources:

From KSDK local news: 
List of LGBTQIA resources for the St. Louis area
Queer Prayer 
 ...a no-strings-attached, online space for LGBTQ+ Christians 
to heal and exist peacefully.
We reclaim the practice of prayer each week through an Instagram livestream, 
centering queer theology and praying explicitly for the needs of queer communities.
For those seeking further fellowship,
message Queer Prayer on Instagram for a link to our private Discord server.
​Allies always welcome.
  • ​The meaning behind 32 LGBTQ flags ​
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  • An LGBTQIA+ Glossary of terms
 
  • ​A kid's book about being transgender
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  • A kid's book about being non-binary
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Available for purchase

  • ​A kid's book about being transgender​
  • A kid's book about being non-binary​
  • ​Episcopal PRIDE t-shirts
Click the picture to download this guide
by the Trevor Project
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For trans and nonbinary young people
​in search of support


​contact TrevorLifeline 24/7:
CALL:
 
1-866-488-7386  CHAT: TheTrevorProject.org/Help,  TEXT: START to 678-678. 

Articles

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's letter
​re: the dignity of LGBTQIA+ persons

St. Louis Post Dispatch article - Jan 23, 2023:
​​Missouri leads nation in anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Brandon Boulware, a Missouri father, fights for his transgender daughter in a passionate speech that went viral in 2021.

Diocese of Missouri LGBTQIA+ Ministry Engagement

For LGBTQIA+ Q & A and resources contact DeWayne Trainer, Diocesan Missioner of LGBTQIA+ Ministry Engagement.
Click HERE to go to their webpage.

Sharing our Stories - PRIDE month, 2022

Read the text of Valori's Story here.
Read the text of Logan's story here.
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CHUCK
Read the text of Phil's story here.
Read the text of Chuck's story here
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9 S. Bompart, St Louis, MO 63119
314-961-2393
ebelloli@emmanuelepiscopal.org
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  • Welcome
    • EEC PRIDE
    • Gallery
    • About The Episcopal Church
    • Our History
  • Worship
    • Nursery
    • Choirs & Music
    • Weddings & Funerals
  • For Guests
  • Christian Education
  • Mission-Ministry
    • MSP
  • Preschool, PDO
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us
    • Clergy & Staff
    • Vestry & Delegates
  • Give
    • Pledges & Gifts
    • Emmanuel Church Foundation
  • Newsletters
  • For Members