Syracuse Catholic parish hosts Gay Pride prayer service

[UrbScotty]

For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church in Syracuse, a member parish has hosted a Gay Pride prayer service. Tuesday evening, dozens of people of all different faiths gathered at All Saints Church on Lancaster Place on the city's east side. The prayer service was billed as a celebration of gay people and a recognition of the ongoing struggle for equality. All Saints Pastor Father Fred Daley said, "Our mission is to be open and welcoming to all people. I think that often religion of all types lose focus on that and can instead become instruments of isolation and segregation. We are trying to be sure to do our best to stop that at All Saints."

http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=908607#.UcB4JNgmYSY

[hedgehog]

1. Baby hedgehog went to that parish when she was in college!

They also have a great gospel choir!

[IrishAyes]

2. Good for them!