The Impact of Inclusivity
Pride 2024
A young man in his mid to late 30's approached the MPBC booth. He mentioned that he was from Raleigh and he and a group of friends had taken the train down for the day to attend the Pride festival.
He then shared his story.
The young man recalled that when he was in his late teens he was living in Pinehurst and was questioning his sexuality. He expressed how he was struggling with the process and was really down on himself. He said that he came across a story about Myers Park Baptist Church and its inclusiveness and its acceptance of and love for LGBTQ individuals. He told us how that story gave him hope for his future and confidence that he really could be his true self. He expressed that he just wanted to stop by and thank Myers Park Baptist Church for its willingness to take a stand for the LGBTQ community, and how it really does make a difference and gives people hope.