# Pride, Belonging & the Episcopal Church

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Podcast: [All things…Episcopal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/all-things-episcopal-6301316)
Published: 2026-06-01T18:00:00+00:00
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In this episode…we’re talking about Pride Month, young adults, and the life of the Episcopal Church—especially how we understand belonging, dignity, and love. While we have talked about inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community before, we are talking more specifically about why so many dioceses, but especially the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri, is addressing their participation in Pride Month and their local Pride Feast. About the Hosts: The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike. The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University in the Diocese of Kansas and the Associate for college, youth, and children’s ministry at a parish in Kansas City, MO in the Diocese of W. Missouri. She is a graduate from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiv.) and from Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). She was ordained to the transitional diaconate in June 2025 and to the priesthood in January 2026. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. About the Guests: Tess Lollis-Burnside (She/Her) is a transgender laywoman who worships at St Mary's Episcopal Church, Kansas City. She grew up going to a United Church of Christ parish, but…

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