With Pride Month kicking off on Monday, our datebook is already filling up with some very creative celebratory events. They include the 3rd Annual THE BLESSING OF THE DRAG ARTISTS led by the fabulous Drag King Murray Hill at the Chelsea Community Church (346 West 20th Street). This special Pride service will embrace the spirit of LGBTQ+ pride through music, message, and community and joining Murray will be drag stars Diva LaMarr and icon Ruby Rims. The service concludes with a blessing from Rev. Joe “DollFace” Nicholson, who has been known to don drag himself from time to time.

Founded in 1975, Chelsea Community Church is a unique non-denominational Christian congregation in New York City that welcomes people of all faiths—and of uncertain faith. Members come from diverse backgrounds and traditions, but share a common desire to question, to seek, and to grow together in a community grounded in compassion, openness, and mutual support.