Video: Sharing love and welcome at Cleveland Pride

Thousands gathered in downtown Cleveland for the city’s annual ‘Pride in the CLE‘ on June 6, celebrating Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community.

As the march and festival took place steps from the United Church of Christ’s National Office — the Pride March route passes the 1300 ‘Church House’ — National Ministries staff joined the many UCC congregations, and people across faith traditions, in showing up, marching, and offering signs of God’s wide and inclusive love.

A short video, below, captures some of the energy of folks showing out at Cleveland Pride:

“Whoever we are, and however we show up, God loves us, and that’s what we’re here to say,” reflected Megan Bergert, UCC minister for Refugee and Migration Services, as she carried a “Love is Louder” banner down E. 9th Street.

As Pride month continues, there are many ways for churches for to worship, witness, and love boldly.

Congregations are invited to share photos and creative ways of celebrating Pride in your communities by sending an email to newsteam@ucc.org.

View the Cleveland Pride video here.

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