UCC National Staff Participates in Cleveland Pride March

Video: Sharing love and welcome at Cleveland Pride by Bob Lormor, Kayla Berkey | published on Jun 9, 2026 Thousands gathered in
Video: Sharing love and welcome at Cleveland Pride by Bob Lormor, Kayla Berkey | published on Jun 9, 2026 Thousands gathered in downtown Cleveland for the city’s annual ‘Pride in the CLE‘ on June 6, celebrating Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community. As the march and festival took place steps from the United Church of Christ’s National Office — the Pride March route passes the 1300 ‘Church House’ — National Ministries staff joined the many UCC congregations, and people across faith traditions, in showing up, marching, and offering signs of God’s wide and inclusive love. A short video, below, captures some of the energy of folks showing out at Cleveland Pride: Catch some UCC energy at Cleveland Pride in this video recap. “Whoever we are, and however we show up, God loves us, and that’s what we’re here to say,” reflected Megan Bergert, UCC minister for Refugee and Migration Services, as she carried a “Love is Louder” banner down E. 9th Street. A behind-the-scenes look at Bob Lormor, UCC video coordinator, capturing Cleveland Pride by video. As Pride month continues, there are many ways for churches for to worship, witness, and love boldly. Congregations are invited to share photos and creative ways of celebrating Pride in your communities by sending an email to [email protected]. View the Cleveland Pride video here. Content on ucc.org is copyrighted by the National Setting of the United Church of Christ and may be only shared according to the guidelines outlined here. Categories: United Church of Christ News Get the UCC in your inbox! Sign up for the weekly UCC News Digest First Name * Last Name * Email * Mobile Phone I agree to receive email communications from the UCC. Privacy Policy Send me text updates. Submit Related News United Church of Christ News More Greatness: A New Gilded Age? More Greatness: A New Gilded Age? The United States of America will commemorate its... Read More United Church of Christ News Video: Sharing love and welcome at Cleveland Pride Thousands gathered in downtown Cleveland for the city's annual 'Pride in the CLE' on June 6,... Read More United Church of Christ News What does it mean to be a Global Mission Church? One congregation finds out This past January, First Congregational Church of Tallmadge became a Global Mission Church.... Read More
