PRIDE

The NW Washington Synod has PRIDE!  

We are proud to be a Reconciling in Christ synod and there are many opportunities for you and your church to join in and celebrate during the 2025 Pride Season.

Seattle PRIDE Parade

• We will be marching in the Seattle PRIDE parade again on Sunday, June 29, 2025
• We are limited to 200 persons.
• To register to walk in the Seattle Parade, email Jill with the 1) name of your congregation, 2) your main contact/leader, 3) their email and cell phone, AND 4) the number of committed walkers by June 16. (Register ASAP as space is limited to 200 walkers - first come first served, we will keep a waitlist if we get full) 
• Details about arrival time and location will be shared with the congregation leader the week prior to the parade

NEW Synod Bandanas for Sale

• We are offering a new bandana style this season featuring the colors of Progress Pride Flag (original rainbow colors AND added colors representing people of color and transgender people.) Cost is $5 per bandana. To place an order for you/your congregation, email Susan@lutheransnw.org.

Additional PRIDE Events Around the Synod

There are many different PRIDE events happening throughout this summer across our Synod. Like last year, our hope is to show up to as many events as possible! We hope to add Lutheran Point People for these events – if you / your church is planning to attend an event and you are willing to be the person others could reach out to – please email Susan Berg to discuss! Find the list of events below:

2025 Pride Events

May 31st

• Bellevue Paws & Pride Walk
• Burien Pride
• Whatcom Youth Parade

June 1st

• Lake Stevens Parade
• Sedro Wooley

June 7th

• Phinneywood Pride Rainbow Hop
• Renton Pride
• Seattle Pride in the Park
• Shoreline Pride at Farmers Market
• Snohomish Parade
• Stanwood/Camano Island Parade
• White Center Pride Street Festival
• Woodinville Pride
• Lynnwood Pride 

June 8th

• Monroe Pride

June 14th

• Kirkland Pride - Contact Pr. Gina
• Marysville Pride Fest

June 21st - 22nd

• Anacortes Parade
• Everett Pride Block Party
• South Whidbey Pride (Contact Pr. Jim)
• St Luke’s Love & Justice Ministry hosting Pride service on 6/21/25 at 1 pm - at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue
• Eastside Pride Event at Issaquah Library 12-2pm - Our Savior/Issaquah

June 27th - 29th

• Seattle Trans Pride Event - June 27
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• Special Pride Worship Service - June 28, 5:00pm - Central Lutheran Church in Seattle is joining with Luther Memorial Lutheran Church and University Lutheran Church in hosting a special Pride worship service on Saturday, June 28 at 5:00pm following the PrideFest on Broadway. All are welcome to join this evening of music, Holy Communion, and Queer joy celebrating the expansive love of God! 1710 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 | www.loveiscentral.org
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• Edmonds Pride Fest - June 28
• Seattle Pride Parade - June 29

July

• Pride in Bellingham- July 12 & 13

Events with Dates TBD

• Mount Vernon Walk & Picnic

ReconcilingWorks Resources for PRIDE!

• Be sure to check out all the amazing resources from our partners at Reconciling Works - worship service, prayers to share, swag and t-shirts, displays, etc.
• Learn more here: https://www.reconcilingworks.org/resources/pride/