Happy Pride Month, Bucket Listers! If you’re planning to get hitched this year, the City of Denver is throwing a wedding party like no other: the first-ever Pride Marriage Marathon will take place Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Webb Building. There’s no appointment required; just bring your completed application and $30 license fee. As we celebrate love this June, we’re also covering how our communities are supporting each other in the face of change and uncertainty. From a church giving immigrants sanctuary to small businesses struggling through BRT construction, a lot is happening in our neighborhoods.
Aurora Church Opens Its Doors to Immigrants
At Aurora First Presbyterian Church, six congregations, ranging from African refugee communities to Spanish-speaking immigrants, share one roof and one mission: care without conditions. Our Dominick Zangara spoke to Pastor Doug Friesema, who said the church’s open-door model began with a single request two decades ago and has since grown into a multi-congregation hub. As immigration crackdowns intensify, the church has had to adapt, even locking its doors during services to protect congregants from ICE. In a moment defined by division, the congregations at this Colfax corridor church are choosing solidarity instead.
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