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Jenner prays with anti-LGBT pastor

Reality star spotted with controversial Baptist minister

Published

9 years ago

December 21, 2015

Mariah Cooper

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Caitlyn Jenner was photographed praying with pastor Dr. Ed Young on Wednesday.

Jenner, who was filming for her reality show “I Am Cait,” attended a Christmas pageant at Houston’s Second Baptist Church, the largest Baptist church in the country. Queer theorist and friend of Jenner’s, Kate Bornstein, tweeted that Jenner and Young were discussing trans issues.

“Proud of @Caitlyn_Jenner, saying to @EdYoung’s father’s face that the pastor’s #transphobic hate videos r highly offensive to all #trans ppl,” Bornstein tweeted.

Bornstein also insisted that Jenner’s meeting with Young was not filmed for the show.

“The exchange btwn Pastor Ed Young & @Caitlyn_Jenner wasn’t filmed or recorded by TV crew—I have a clip on my iPhone,” Bornstein tweeted.

Young’s son, Ed, tweeted a photo of Jenner speaking with the elder Young. The photo was captioned “Dad and @Caitlyn_Jenner had a great conversation and prayer after last night’s service! #grace.”

Young recently worked toward defeating the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), which would have fought against discrimination in Houston. HERO would have also protected trans people’s right to use the restroom that matched their gender.

According to FOX26 Houston, Young called the ordinance “godless” and “deceptive and deadly.” He also appeared in television commercials to convince voters to vote against HERO.

Jenner’s meeting with Young has come under fire. Houston-based trans activist Monica Roberts was outraged by the encounter.

She wrote on her blog that the church Jenner visited is “a venue in which senior pastor Ed Young was hypocritically preaching anti-HERO and anti-trans vitriol from his pulpit as one of his youth ministers was getting carted off to jail for molesting teen Second Baptist girls.”

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Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier returns bigger than ever with two-day WorldPride celebration

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17 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The Washington Blade’s Pride on the Pier will be extended to a two-day celebration in honor of WorldPride coming to D.C. this year. Taking place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at The Wharf, this year’s event promises more entertainment, more community, and more pride than ever before — all set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of our nation’s capital.

With the addition of Friday, the party kicks off at 3 p.m., with the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at 7 p.m. As an Official WorldPride Partner event, the boat parade will feature 30 decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. For information on signing up for the boat parade contact Stephen Rutgers at [email protected].

Saturday’s signature Pier Party kicks off at 12 p.m., featuring a drag show, DJ’s, streaming of the WorldPride Parade, and the iconic Fireworks Show Presented by the Leonard-Litz Foundation — one of D.C. Pride’s most anticipated spectacles.

“We’re expanding Washington Blade Pride on the Pier to reflect the excitement and momentum building for WorldPride in D.C.,” said Blade publisher Lynne Brown. “It’s a celebration of our community’s progress and a powerful reminder of the joy and visibility Pride brings to the heart of our city.”

Now in its seventh year, Washington Blade Pride on the Pier extends the city’s annual celebration of LGBTQ visibility to the bustling Wharf waterfront with an exciting array of activities and entertainment for all ages. The District Pier will offer DJs, dancing, drag, and other entertainment. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for those 21 and older.

Pride on the Pier is free and open to the public, with VIP tickets available for exclusive pier access, hosted bars, and private viewing areas for the boat parade and the fireworks show. To purchase VIP tickets visit www.prideonthepierdc.com/vip.

Friday VIP: 5-9 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, cash bar and complimentary drink.

Saturday VIP Session #1: 2-5 p.m., enjoy an air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered food, and an open bar.

Saturday VIP Session #2: 6-9 p.m., enjoy the air-conditioned lounge, private bathroom, catered snacks and dinner, and open bar with a front-row view of the fireworks.

Event Details:

📍 Location: District Pier at The Wharf (101 District Sq., S.W., Washington, D.C.)
📅 Dates: Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2025
🛥️Boat Parade: 7 p.m. (June 6). 🎆 Fireworks Show: 9 p.m. (June 7)
🎟️ VIP Tickets: www.PrideOnThePierDC.com/VIP

Event sponsors include Absolut, Capital Pride, DC Fray, Infinate Legacy, Heineken, Leonard-Litz Foundation, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Relish Catering, Washingtonian, and The Wharf. More information regarding activities will be released at www.PrideOnThePierDC.com