Pastorally sensitive bishops like to sugar-coat things, so she did not put it quite like that. Instead, we have:
Our presence in the [Annual London Pride] Parade, supported by Bishop Linda Nicholls and the Diosesan office will form behind the banner “Proud Anglicans”.
Even parishioners who intend to leave their clothes on should bring sun screen.
The Diocese of Huron is inviting us all to join them in the annual London Pride Parade.
You can dress (or undress, I expect) any way you want, so long as you bring a reusable water bottle.
On reading this, I found myself musing on whether there is anything at all that could be done or worn to scandalise these proud Anglicans. And then it came to me: I’ll hand out plastic straws to put in their reusable water bottles.
From here:
It’s Pride Parade Time! Here is what you need to know. This year, the parade is assembling on the Western Fair race track. Parking will be in the Western Fair Market parking areas off King or Ontario Streets. Come to the race track between 11:30- 12 noon and look for the Proud Anglican location which will be numbered as D4. The numbers will be posted on orange traffic cones. St. Jude’s is right in front of us and “Circles” behind us. We are to be ready to move into position by noon, so please try to arrive as early as you can. If you are late, it is possible to join us from the parade route. The parade will go on rain or shine.
If you have T-shirts from your church you might want to wear them or if you have a church banner you are welcome to bring it. We will have a “Proud Anglicans” Banner out front. Dress colourfully (even flamboyantly if it suits you) and don’t forget a hat and a (reusable, please) water bottle.
The bishop is the purple shirt on the right:
