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Chris Pratt responds to Ellen Page’s criticism of his ‘anti-LGBTQ’ church
The actor says ‘nothing could be further from the truth’

Chris Pratt is defending Hillsong Church after Ellen Page called him out for being a member of a church that is “infamously anti-LGBTQ.”
The controversy began when Pratt appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and mentioned he was on a biblical-inspired fast and delivered some advice his pastor gave him.
Page, who also recently appeared on Colbert’s show where she gave a passionate speech about LGBTQ hate crimes, sent a tweet that went viral asking “Oh. K. Um. But his church is infamously anti lgbtq so maybe address that too?”
In an Instagram story, Pratt wrote that “Nothing could be further from the truth.”
“It has recently been suggested that I belong to a church which ‘hates a certain group of people’ and is ‘infamously anti-LGBTQ.’ Nothing could be further from the truth,” he wrote. “I go to a church that opens their doors to absolutely everyone. Despite what the Bible says about divorce, my church community was there for me every
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Pratt married actress Anna Farris in 2009 and the couple divorced in 2018. He is now engaged to Katherine Schwarzenegger.
“My faith is important to me but no church defines me or my life, and I am not a spokesman for any church or group of people. My values define who I am. We need less hate in this world, not more. I am a man who believes that everyone is entitled to love who they want free from the
Hillsong Church pastor Brian Houston has stated that the church “welcomes ALL people but does not affirm all lifestyles.”
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Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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