Celebrating our 5th year, SpiritPride is a spirituality conference for members of the LGBTQ2+ Community and their allies to celebrate LGBTQ2+ Spirituality. This year’s theme is 'Where we've been & where we're going', an opportunity to look at how far we've come, the work still to be done, and building a vision for the future.

SpiritPride welcomes the LGBTQ2+ community, as well as our allies, friends and family, and members of churches and spiritual groups seeking to be more affirming and inclusive.

The conference will be held on Vancouver’s Pride Weekend, August 2 - 4, 2019, and is open to the public. The conference will include keynote speakers, concurrent workshops, a concert evening, a joint Sunday morning Worship Service and evening closing service, plus time and activities for making new friends and networking.

LOCATIONS:

St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church's beautiful sanctuary and main building is currently undergoing major restoration work. We still have meeting space available in our Salon/Lounge for the Friday night opening event 'Spiritpride Cafe', and we will celebrate Spiritpride during our Sunday morning services held next door to the church building in the ballroom of the Century Plaza Hotel. For all Saturday events, however, we will be holding all sessions at nearby Christ Church Cathedral (Anglican) - our wonderul friends there have kindly offered their full space (sanctuary and meeting rooms) and are this year's co-host and sponsor!

St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, 1022 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4S7 (Friday night event)

Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2L1 (All Saturday sessions and events and Sunday evening closing)

Century Plaza Hotel, 1015 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y5 (Sunday Morning Service)

SCHEDULE:

Friday August 2, 2019, 7:00pm - 9:30pm, St Andrew's-Wesley United Church, Salons entrance on Nelson St. Spiritpride Cafe with Keynote Speaker Tim Stevenson, and opening social event.

Saturday August 3, 2019, 8:45am - 9:30pm, Christ Church Cathedral. All Spiritpride sessions, workshops and evening concert.

Sunday Morning, August 4th, 2019, 10:30am - noon, Century Plaza Hotel, morning workship service

Sunday Afternoon, Noon - 5:00pm, Celebrate Pride: Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival and social events

Sunday Evening, 5:30 - 6:30pm, Christ Church Cathedral, Saint. Brigid's Spiritpride Closing Service.

Sunday Night, 7:15 - 8:15pm, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Candlight & Music Contemplative Service (optional, but may be needed after the busy weekend event!)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

More info to come soon!

MORE INFORMATION AND EVENT SCHEDULE

Visit our website for the detailed event schedule and more information on the conference, speakers, and themes at spiritpride.org (currently being updated).

If you would like to attend this event but cannot afford the fee, there are discounts and funding available. Simply email info@spiritpride.org to request a discount/funding code.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The conference venue, St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church, is located a few blocks from the Burrard Skytrain Station, and close to several bus routes. We encourage you to use public transportation if possible. Otherwise, Pay Parking is available under the church off the alley (south side of the church - opposite side from Nelson). There is meter parking on the street.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Please bring your printed ticket with you to speed the registration process. If not, we can still confirm your registration at the door.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are only available for requests/cancellations received 72 hours or more before the event. No refunds for cancellations for any reason after that time due to food and venue costs incurred for the number of people registered.

What if I cannot afford to attend?

Please email us at info@spiritpride.org - discounts and sponsorhsips are available

We acknowledge this event will be held on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), the Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.