June 14, 2026
Manny Andrade presents
“Pride and Justice in 2026 as a Spiritual Practice”
Donna Zimmerman, Worship Leader
Gary Smart, Pianist
Sarah Kappes, Oboe, Guest Musician

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This June marks a special commemoration as it is the 10th Anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Inasmuch as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ experience in June, we will also explore the meaning of Justice. We will celebrate victories and explore how engaging in works of justice can also be a spiritual practice.

About our Speaker and Sermon Author

Manny Andrade is a lover and explorer of spirituality. He is a life-professed Franciscan. He completed seminary studies in 2000. In 2003 he received ordination in an independent catholic, (small c) church.  Manny recently retired from his career as a social worker serving communities living with HIV since 1989. He married Rusty Turner in 2016.  Manny is an Honoree of 2023’s Jacksonville Rainbow Awards for Service to the LGBT and HIV Communities.

About our Guest Musician

Sarah Kappes was born and raised in Pennsylvania and now enjoys the warm, sunny Florida weather after moving south for school. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with a focus in Early Childhood Music from the Pennsylvania State University and later completed a Master’s degree in Music Therapy at Florida State University, specializing in medical music therapy. Sarah has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings and currently works with children with special needs. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys family photography and performs with the First Coast Wind Symphony.