Dean Penny Bridges receives a proclamation from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Dean Penny Bridges, LGBTQIA+ faith leaders, and allied clergy gather for a powerful evening of reflection, intention-setting, and celebration at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Dean Penny Bridges welcoming LGBTQIA+ faith leaders, and allied clergy at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Members of San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus entering St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Dean Penny Bridges, LGBTQIA+ faith leaders, and allied clergy gather for a powerful evening of reflection, intention-setting, and celebration. Dean Bridges speaking at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)LGBTQIA+ faith leaders, and allied clergy gather for a powerful evening of reflection, intention-setting, and celebration at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus performing at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The Rev. Caedmon Grace giving the keynote address at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The San Diego Women’s Chorus performing at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)..The Cathedral illuminated in vibrant rainbow light, shining as a beacon of hope, resistance, and pride for all who pass by at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Bankers Hill on 07.16.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)