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PRIDE
At St. Paul's Cathedral
Celebrate Pride with us!
St. Paul’s Cathedral is committed to celebrating the spirit of Stonewall and Pride with our LGBTQ+ siblings as we seek to be the Cathedral for the City of San Diego. Regardless of race, religion, or creed, Pride is about the whole community indivisibly, and we are grateful for the diversity expressions that come with all the colors of the rainbow. We honor those who fought for this visible sign of Pride by embracing every expression of it. We hope you will join us in the below events!
Cathedral Of Light: Summer Sound Healing
Saturday, July 12, 3 pm, In Person
Immerse yourself in a 90-minute journey of deep relaxation and renewal. Let your senses be guided by the harmonious blend of crystal singing bowls, gongs, chimes, stringed instruments, drums, and more – crafted by skilled sound artists and healers to bring balance and peace to your mind, body, and soul.
This event is more than a moment of personal wellness – it’s a celebration of love, inclusivity, and community. In honor of San Diego Pride, we’re dedicating this gathering to support LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Your presence helps uplift young lives, promote diversity, and foster a more compassionate and inclusive world for all.
Light up the Cathedral: A Pride Interfaith Celebration
Wednesday, July 16, 7 pm, In Person or watch on our YouTube channel.
Join us for Light Up the Cathedral, an inspiring interfaith service marking the start of Pride Week in San Diego. This special evening brings together diverse faith communities to celebrate unity, love, and acceptance, illuminating the cathedral with vibrant colors and powerful messages of inclusivity. Be part of this uplifting event as we honor the spirit of Pride and stand together in solidarity, embracing the beauty of love.
Photo Credit: Susan Forsburg
Photo Credit: Susan Forsburg
Pride Parade & BBQ
Saturday, July 19, 10 am, In Person
If you wish to walk in the parade with us, meet in the 6th Ave. Dean’s Courtyard at 8 am. We will leave from there to the staging area at 8:30 am. Simple eucharist will start at 9 am and step off will be 10:30 am. Wear sunscreen, hats, good shoes, umbrellas, water you can walk with, flags are allowed but No Banners. Route takes about 45 minutes, we are contingent #40 in the pink area.
If you are unable to walk and need to ride the Trolley, please email Susan Jester (jesters@stpaulcathedral.org). You will need to be at the cathedral at 7:30 am.
The parade ends in Balboa Park so we will be practically back at the Cathedral. A Free BBQ picnic will be waiting for us in the Dean’s courtyard, starting about 11:30 am.
Pride Sunday
Sunday, July 20
- 8 am Holy Eucharist
- 9 am Forum,
- 10:30 am Choral Eucharist In Person or streamed on YouTube.
St. Paul’s Cathedral continues to celebrate Pride at our morning services and forum. Join us for joyful worship, affirming services and welcome our special guest preacher.
Photo Credit: Susan Forsburg
About our guest preacher, Rev. Drew Stever:
Rev. Drew Stever (they/he) currently serves as Lead Pastor at Hope Lutheran Church in Hollywood, CA. Born and raised in the Midwest, he earned his Bachelors in Religion from Hamline University and his Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Forum: From Outcast to Priest
Join us for our morning forum to hear the story of how the Spirit, moving in mysterious ways, slowly but surely, transforms a disillusioned, LGBTQ+-identified, unchurched skeptic into priest. Followed by an open question period on Sunday’s sermon or the topic of gender. Forum led by our guest preacher Rev. Brynn Craffey at 9 am in the Dean’s Courtyard.