Gay and lesbian picnic lincoln nc

The ShelbyLoves Pride picnic was held at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, where families, both gay and straight, laid out blankets, ate picnic-style and networked to learn more about the local community and available resources. Children participated in making balloon animals and face painting, while mix of Oldies and more modern Pop music floated from large speakers next to the church. Wes Helton, who lives about 20 minutes from Shelby in Rutherford County, attends Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and attended the first organizational meeting for the Pride picnic. Helton and other organizers have said they hope the event becomes an annual tradition and helps to move more conservative-minded community members forward on the issue of equality.