Anglicans from multiple parishes participated in this year’s Capital Pride parade in downtown Ottawa on Aug. 25.
With signs, t-shirts and wristbands and smiles, they brought messages of support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community, love and acceptance for all people. They hoped to let the crowds know that everyone is welcome in the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa (ADO).
Archdeacon Monique Stone of Christ Church Bells Corners and the Rev. Mary-Cate Garden of the Parish of Huntley were all smiles.
The Rev. Michael Garner of St. Albans
Archdeacon Mark Whittall of Trinity Anglican Church and the Rev. Tim Kehoe of St. Thomas the Apostle in Ottawa.
A parishioner from Epiphany Anglican church wears a message of love on a t-shirt.
Parishioners carried the St. Albans banner.
St. John the Evangelist parishioner Sherrie Dagg walked while knitting a scarf with Pride messages.
A spirited group of Anglican clergy and parishioners followed a banner from the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
Gillian Wallace has been participating in the parade since its early days.
Staff from Belong Ottawa, an Anglican Community Ministry, welcomed visitors to their table on Elgin Street.
(L to R) Rebecca Cowal, Mallory Williams and Iain Wallace carry the banner for Trinity Anglican Church in Ottawa.
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