Several Episcopal churches from West Missouri braved the sunshine and heat to participate in the Kansas City Pride 2022 parade on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Among the churches represented were St. Paul’s – Kansas City, St. Mary’s – Kansas City, Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral all from the Northwest-Metro deanery, and Grace Episcopal Church, Chillicothe from the Central Deanery.

Even though Pride Month isn’t even halfway over, let’s take a moment to look back at Episcopalians sharing God’s love, hugs, prayers and tears along the parade route at Kansas City Pride 2022 this past Saturday, (along with beachballs, bracelets, and loads of smiles).

God ~ Our strength and joy, we thank you for the communion of our life together.

Bishop Bruce posted, “LOVE being at KC Pride with members of the diocese — meeting people, giving out free water and cookbooks, great cards and fliers!”

Half the group, including Grace Church Chillicothe! Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

The other half.. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, KCMO! Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Perks of the job. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

The kids loved the beachballs. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

And they’re off! Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

St. Mary’s KCMO! Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Enjoying the sunny day. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Our friends from the neighboring float joined us for a photo. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

The Banner Carriers are at-the ready. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Time to catch up.. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Lots of parade goers! Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

Support Vehicle/Chaser Van Crew Wren Miller and Heidi Carter. Kansas City Pride 2022. June 11, 2022. Supplied image

The text and pictures were first published on social media and are used with permission. Additional text, Gary Allman.

Heidi Carter is the Associate for Ministry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri.