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SUMMARY:Ozarks Pridefest
DESCRIPTION:We believe that all people are worthy of respect and honor beca
 use all are created in the image of God\, and all can respond to the love o
 f God. With pride coming up\, we wanted to share some details about how you
  can get involved and what to expect.\nVolunteering for Pride\nWe need volu
 nteers to hand out literature\, SWAG\, and most importantly share God's lov
 e with all we encounter. Head to our sign-up genius below or on the LGTBQIA
 + ministries page to volunteer. We are also asking clergy to sign-up to pra
 y and speak with the community. If you have any questions\, please contact 
 the Rev. Robin Rusconi at robinrusconi@yahoo.com.\nSign-up for the parade m
 archSign-up for the booth\nT-Shirts for Purchase\nT-shirts are available to
  purchase for the parade. Please place your order by May 29 to ensure your 
 shirt is delivered on time. Please note: The design has been updated as of 
 May 6\, 2026. If you ordered your t-shirt before May 5\, 2026\, you should 
 receive a refund from Zazzle. You will then need to reorder if you'd like t
 o have the new design. We apologize for the inconvenience.\nOrder a dark-co
 lored t-shirtOrder a light-colored t-shirt\nPreparing for the Parade\nThe t
 heme for the Ozarks Pridefest is "“Come One\, Come All!” All are invite
 d to paint signs and prepare SWAG materials based on this year's theme. If 
 you would like to be on the planning committee for the Pride Parade or have
  any questions about volunteer opportunities\, please contact Donn & Lynett
 e Harrison at donnharrison@gmail.com or lynetteharrison@hotmail.com.\nWe ar
 e also asking groups to host friendship bracelet making parties throughout 
 the diocese. If your congregation would like to host one\, please contact R
 achel Decker at cowtownchick@gmail.com or download a copy of this flyer for
  more information.\nPride Mass and Parade\nWe will gather together at 10 a.
 m. on June 13 at Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield to pray\, worship\,
  and share the story of God's love for all. After Mass\, those who wish to 
 march in the parade will walk from Christ Church to the Martin Luther King 
 Jr. Historic Bridge to line-up. From there\, we will march\, wave and procl
 aim the love of God to all.\nTo help with the Mass\, please contact Raja Re
 ed at rajareed@gmail.com.\nDownload the flyer\nWe can't wait to celebrate w
 ith all of you! Let's share with the world that God's love knows no bounds.
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church | 601 E Walnut St\, Springfield\, MO 65806
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