"Attention,
Lower Mainlanders! You're invited (and are welcome to invite others) to
a very special event at Eastern Catholic Church in Richmond. ALL are
welcome.
This is a Christmas prayer service to which all are
welcome. It's especially meant for anyone who is dealing with heightened
tension over LGBT 'stuff' during the holiday season.
Perhaps you feel pressured by your family to conform to a
'perfect Christmas.' Perhaps there's someone in your life you're
feeling distant from, as if your respective values are tearing you
apart. Perhaps you've felt uncomfortable with public worship since
coming out. Perhaps you have a friend who needs your support right now.
Perhaps you wish your kids knew how much you love them, and words just
aren't working. Perhaps . . . , well, you don't have to explain to
anyone what brings you here. The guest list will not be disclosed.
Free admission.
The worship portion, with Byzantine chant and brief reflections, runs
for an hour, and then everyone is welcome to join us in the parish hall
for another hour of refreshments and caroling."
-Theresa Yoshioka
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