Pride Eucharist offers unconditional affirmation
A visit to church might not be an obvious entry in a Gay Pride itinerary, but for more than two decades Integrity Atlanta has made sure the affirmation of Pride extends to the spiritual realm. “So many people have been battered, bruised, beaten up by organized religion, and our goal is to provide a safe space where that will not happen to them,” said Bruce Garner of Integrity Atlanta, which hosts its 22nd annual Pride Eucharist Oct. 6 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Midtown. “It’s been important for us to offer a space where they will hear of their… >>
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