As we approach the enactment of the new law, SB12, on September 1st, we aim to come together on Sunday, September 17th (PRIDE Sunday) to celebrate and embrace our drag queens. We wholeheartedly believe that drag is an incredible art form that has played a significant role in shaping the LGBT movement, with its origins tracing back to the iconic Stonewall events of 1967.

During this service, we will take a moment to offer our blessings to the drag queens who have contributed to our community in such inspiring ways. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a second offering on this day, which will go directly to the Drag Defense Fund. This fund is established to support drag queens who might encounter legal challenges due to the new law and to assist those who may experience financial difficulties as a result of its impact.

We warmly welcome the presence of the Royal Court, Dallas Bears, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and more, to be part of this remarkable blessing. It's important to us that we honor the distinction between "drag" and our transgender community.

Following the service, we invite all of our guests to join us in the September Dallas Pride Parade. Let's come together in unity and celebration, showing our unwavering support for our community. We can't wait to share this inspiring day with you all!

As part of this celebration, we kindly request your participation in creating a video presentation. We are eager to hear from you about "What drag means to you?" Your insights will contribute to our shared understanding of this vibrant art form.

To ensure that the content aligns with the atmosphere of our worship space, we kindly ask that the video remains family-friendly and places a strong emphasis on audio clarity. Additionally, please submit your video in landscape format to enhance its visual appeal.

Kindly send your video submission to fmoreno@cathedralofhope.com by Wednesday, September 6th. This will provide us with sufficient time to craft a cohesive and impactful video that reflects the diverse perspectives within our community.

Click on the button below to give to the

Drag Defense Fund.