The Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA is deeply committed to LGBTQIA+ inclusion as a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) synod. It supports congregations in becoming RIC communities through training, mentorship, and networking, and offers resources for advocacy and public witness. Bishop Meghan shares updates from the May 22–24, 2025 Synod Assembly in Albuquerque, NM, and ongoing church work. We also invite you to explore summer events supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. To share happenings from your church or community, contact Deacon Mary, Synod Minister for Communications & Events, at mstoneback@rmselca.org.
UTAH
Zion Lutheran Church | Salt Lake City, UT.
-
Blessing for our Queer Siblings, by Kylie Jones–Greenwood (they/them), Director of Youth and Family Ministries
WYOMING
TEXAS (EL PASO)
NEW MEXICO
Peace Lutheran Church | Las Cruses, NM
October 2025 Pride Events (It’s too hot to celebrate outdoors in the summer!)
- Saturday October 4: Peace will have a booth at the Pride on the Plaza Celebration on Saturday October 4th. Would love to have it advertised (and synod's attendance would be such a special treat!)
- Learn More
ABQ Pride Parade
- Saturday, June 7, 8:00am–12:00pm
COLORADO
Evergreen Lutheran Church | Evergreen, CO.
Pride Worship Service
- June 22, 9:00am—All are invited to join us for a Pride Worship Service
Grace Lutheran Church | Colorado Springs, CO.
Grace will be participating in Colorado Springs' PRIDE events as part of Affirming 365, an ecumenical group of small congregations dedicated to supporting our queer community.
- Sunday, June 15th, 10am— will include music, lectionary and message that is queer-centric.
- Morning Prayer will be livestreamed for those who aren't able to attend in person.
- July 14 & 15, 2025—Grace will be tabling on Saturday July 14th and in the parade on Sunday July 15th.
- Daily devotionals through June, written by congregation members
Holy Cross Lutheran Church | Wheatridge, CO.
Edgewater Pride Celebrations
- June 7, 9am
- Join the Holy Cross Lutheran Church JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Team as we participate in Edgewater Pride Celebrations
- Meet at the Staging area located at Edgewater Elementary School parking lot at 5570 W 24th Avenue at 9:00am.
- Check-in with an Edgewater Pride volunteer to be directed to the right spot. The Wheelie Bean will be there with their coffee cart and breakfast burritos for sale.
- Before the parade kick-off, the 2025 Grand Marshal, Representative Brianna Titone, will be making remarks in the parking lot and kicking off the parade. We will start the small loop through town at 10:30 am and will end at the Edgewater Public Market (just south of the school parking lot - 5505 W 20th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214). A route map will be available soon - and we will distribute it here and have it available on the day of the parade.
- The After Party then begins at the Edgewater Public Market with music, food and drink, and awesome vendors and resource tables.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Littleton, CO.
Pridefest
- Saturday, June 7, 5pm—PrideFest
- Location: (Parking Lot) 6322 S. Lakeview St., Littleton, Co.
Urban Servant Corps | Denver, CO.
Pride Parade & Pastries and Prayer
Sunday June 29, 9am
- Join the Urban Servant Corps community for a Pre-PRIDE Parade gathering that will include pastries, morning prayer -- and a GLITTER BLESSING! -- just prior to watching the PRIDE Parade at the corner of 17th and Ogden St!
- Location: 1660 Ogden St. Denver 80218
- Morning Prayer will be livestreamed for those who aren't able to attend in person.
- All are welcome!