Anglican clergy and parishioners from multiple parishes turned out on Aug. 30 take part in the annual Pride March in downtown Ottawa. With banners, signs and cheers, they walked to share the message with the crowds that everyone — of all genders and orientations — is welcome and loved by God.
Many hands make light work holding up the new banner for the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
The banner for St. John the Evangelist in Ottawa.
Many brought handmade signs.
Grace Harangozo, the Ven. Mark Whittall (centre) and Scott Bushey hold up the banner from Trinity Anglican Church in Ottawa South.
Carrying the banner for St. Albans
Marianne and other volunteers from St. John the Evangelist helped to organize the whole Anglican group.
The Rev. Pat Johnston and Jamie Tomlinson carrying a Pride flag.
The Rev. James Duckett and his children.
The Rev. Mary-Cate Garden and the Rev. Rosemary Parker sporting matching T-shirts.
(Photos: LA Williams)
Saint John’s interior circa 1890s — Ottawa Centre Deanery