Mark your calendars for Pride 2011 and plan to celebrate with Saint Mark at the activities listed below. Updated information will be available on the here, in The Remarks, and in the Sunday worship folder.
Volunteer!
One of the keys to having a successful Pride Week at Saint Mark is YOUR involvement! Want to help build the float? March in the parade? Be an Open Doors volunteer on Pride Saturday? Volunteer at the Piedmont Park booth? Help hand out water during the parade? Support Saint Mark Pride with a financial contribution? Assist with the Diversity Dinner or Service? Email stmarkpride@gmail.com with your contact information and area(s) of interest.
2011 Saint Mark Pride Activities
August 1-31
Nominations received for Saint Mark Acceptance of Diversity Award (criteria listed below)
Lip-Schtick: One Boy's Journey to FABULOUS and Back ..., starring David Scarbie Mitchell; 7 AND 9:30 pm, Wade Hall; More information ...
Saturday, October 8
Saint Mark booth in Piedmont Park, 10 am - 7 pm; the Saint Mark booth is in the Purple section, between the playing fields and the lake towards Piedmont Road
Lip-Schtick: One Boy's Journey to FABULOUS and Back ..., starring David Scarbie Mitchell; 5:30 pm, Wade Hall; More information ...
or call toll-free
1 800 838-3006
Sunday, October 9
Pride Sunday worship services, 9:00 & 11:15 am
Announcement of the 2011 Henry F. Thompson, Jr. Pride Volunteer Award recipient
Enjoy a hot dog social on the front lawn of the church following the 11:15 morning worship service while you are waiting to watch or participate in the parade. $3 donation / person requested
Walk in the parade with other Saint Markers. Parade starts at 1 pm; it should pass Saint Mark around 1:30. To march, gather in front of Saint Mark after the 9:00 morning worship service OR join the group at the starting point somewhere near the Civic Center OR join the group as is passes Saint Mark
Pass out water to the parade participants
Saint Mark booth in Piedmont Park, 10 am - 7 pm; the Saint Mark booth is in the Purple section, between the playing fields and the lake towards Piedmont Road
Sunday, October 16
Deadline for receipt of 2011 Pride Digital Photography Contest entries
Sunday, October 23
Announcement of the 2011 Pride Digital Photography Contest winners
Photo Montage for Pride
We want to collect pictures for a photo montage we are making for Pride worship.
We want two types of pictures:
1. Historic pictures of folks from the last 20 years, especially if anyone has pictures of the first Pride parade where we welcomed the marchers. We want pictures of those who have died, pictures of folks who have been here and have moved. Anything meaningful to folks from the last 20 years. The theme of Phillip’s sermon is “Be Yourself, everyone else is taken” so we’re going for an individuality theme in some ways.
2. Family pictures. We want pictures of our families, however they are configured, partners, parents, pets, whatever. Groups of friends are also acceptable. Single folk can send in their pictures of themselves, whatever, but we want pictures of our members and their families. Especially I would love wedding pictures as well.
The award, first presented in 1998, honors an individual or organization who has made an extraordinarily courageous effort valuing justice and supporting diversity beyond that which is normally encountered and can include efforts that
Have focused attention on helping others learn about the diversity of the the community in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, physical capability, socio-economic status, and/or religious affiliation.
Have encouraged the acceptance, respect, and appreciation of diversity.
Have encouraged others to discuss the barriers that exist in celebrating diversity and developing strategies to eliminate those barriers within the community.
Have involved participation in or promotion of multicultural acceptance.
May have been singular in nature, but are nonetheless inspirational, powerful, and indicative of the God-like nature of the individuals or organization regarding their acceptance of diversity.
To nominate an individual or organization for the 2011 Acceptance of Diversity Award, send a concise statement of no more than 250 words explaining why this individual or organization should receive the Award by email to stmarkpride@gmail.com. Nominations must be received by no later than August 31. The recipient of the award will be announced at the Saint Mark Diversity Award Service on Thursday evening, October 6.
Henry F. Thompson, Jr. Outstanding Pride Volunteer Award
The Thompson Award, named in honor of longtime Saint Mark member and Pride Supporter Henry Thompson, will be presented to the person voted by members of the Pride Committee as the Outstanding Pride Volunteer. Henry was the 2006 Diversity Award recipient. He passed away in 2009. The award will be presented on Pride Sunday during the 11:15 worship service.
Saint Mark Pride Photo Contest
Submit your best Saint Mark Pride photos by Sunday, October 16, to be judged in our Second Annual Digital Photography Contest. Winner will be announced Sunday, October 23.
Sponsorship
Another of the keys to having a successful Pride at Saint Mark is your financial support. Sponsorships are available at several levels and are tax deductible. Follow the link in the next section to become a Saint Mark Pride Sponsor.
Of course, you can contribute to Saint Mark's Pride activities without becoming an official sponsor. Checks should be made payable to Saint Mark and identified for Pride 2011 or click here to make your general Saint Mark Pride donation online (make sure that you identify it as Pride 2011).
All Pride-related events at Saint Mark are funded solely through these designated contributions - general operating budget funds are not used.
Levels of Sponsorship
Red Level—$60 - includes 1 t-shirt, 1 ticket to the Diversity Dinner, and a Certificate
Green Level—$120 - includes 2 t-shirts, 2 tickets to the Diversity Dinner, and a Certificate
Blue Level—$500 - includes 4 t-shirts, 4 tickets to the Diversity Dinner, and a framed Certificate
Purple Level—$1000 - includes 6 t-shirts, 6 tickets to the Diversity Dinner with reserved seating, a framed Certificate, and a special Pride memento
Rainbow Level—$2000 - includes Purple Level gifts plus a Hans Godo Frabel™ Sculpture
all levels include listing as a sponsor in Saint Mark Pride publications
Purchase your Saint Mark Pride T-shirts, Diversity Dinner reservations, Sponsorships online
We will have a newly designed T-shirt, a booth in the park and a presence in the parade. Plus, Thursday, October 6, our annual Diversity Dinner and Service will be held at which time we'll present the Saint Mark Diversity Award. But the key to a successful event week is the same thing it always is YOU!!! One thing that will be a little different this year is that we need you to pre-order your t-shirts and Diversity Dinner tickets. We will base our order on the number of pre-sales. Which means you may not be able to get a t-shirt, if you wait until the last minute. Click here to buy your Pride T-shirts, to make your Diversity Dinner reservations, and to become a Saint Mark Pride Sponsor online.
Mark your calendars for Pride 2011 and plan to celebrate with Saint Mark at the activities listed below. Updated information will be available on the here, in The Remarks, and in the Sunday worship folder.
Saint Mark Pride Photo Contest 
