Preparing for Pride: Celebrating with Purpose and Solidarity

As Victoria’s Pride Day approaches on Sunday, July 6, 2025, our community is preparing to show up with love, colour, and commitment.

Here’s what’s coming up:

Sunday, June 8 – Pride Preparation Party
After Sunday Worship, we’ll gather to give our Pride doors a fresh and fabulous touch-up in time for Pride. It’s a fun and informal way to pitch in and brighten our space with love and welcome.

Sunday, June 15 – Pride Sunday Worship + Film Screening

We honour Pride with a special worship service celebrating diversity, justice, and inclusion: watch the video here.

Afterward, we’ll share soup and sandwiches and gather in the sanctuary for a 1:00 p.m. screening of The Fruit Machine—a powerful documentary on Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ history. Survivors of a decades-long homosexual witch-hunt recount their personal stories of dedication and betrayal at the hands of the Canadian government.

This screening is an important event in the life of the church and a unique opportunity to share a very front-facing LGBTQIA2S+ story. The film will be followed by time for conversation and reflection. Admission is by donation

‍ Sunday, July 6 – Victoria Pride Parade + Community Fair
We’ll be marching in the Victoria Pride Parade — and we need 10 volunteers to walk with us!
We’ll also be staffing the United Church’s Pride Community Booth at the Pride Fair.

This is a meaningful time to come together, show support, and celebrate the sacred worth of every person. Whether you’re helping with decorations, serving lunch, or walking in the parade—your presence matters.

To volunteer or learn more, contact André Fontaine at andrefontaine.victoria@gmail.com.