NY Unitarian Churches Hold “Big Gay Wedding Day”

Rochester, New York’s PBS affiliate reports:

Love and resilience were on full display this past weekend at the inaugural Big Gay Wedding Day, held at Rochester’s First Universalist Church.

Organized by local Unitarian Universalist congregations, including First Unitarian Church of Rochester, First Universalist Church of Rochester and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua, the free event offered LGBTQ couples the opportunity to marry in a safe and affirming environment.

The event came at a time of growing concern over potential shifts in federal policies that some worry could threaten marriage equality and other LGBTQ+ protections under the incoming administration. Advocacy groups have voiced fears that hard-won rights for queer and trans individuals may be at risk.

Read the full article. Yesterday an event by the same name was held in Missouri courtesy of the local Pride organization.

Mid-Missouri couples can tie the knot for free at Big Gay Wedding Day. Here’s what to know https://t.co/98l78AaQTz

— Columbia Tribune (@columbiatribune) December 30, 2024