Author Archives: Jon Strickland

Dignity Rocks 2015 Capital Pride Parade

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington rocked the Capital Pride parade with a float decked out in colors of the Gay flag. Add to that a spirited music soundtrack that featured “Salve Regina” and “I will follow him” from Sister Act and “Like a Prayer” … Continue reading →

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Laudato Si’: Encyclical on the Environment

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Pope Francis takes inspiration from St. Francis of Assisi in his first encyclical, Laudato Si’ or “Praised be”. Get the full text of Pope Francis’s Encyclical Laudato Si’ by clicking the link below. Encyclical Laudato Si

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Join Dignity at Pride Interfaith Service on June 9

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Join the DC community for the Capital Pride Interfaith Service – Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 7:30 PM Hosted by All Souls Unitarian Church at 16th St. and Columbia Road N.W. ( a couple of blocks north of Meridian Hill Park) … Continue reading →

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March in Capital Pride Parade on June 13

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Updated with New Information: Dignity/Washington will be contingent #35, and we are very close to the front of the parade! Meet in the red staging area, which is located on 23rd Street NW, between N and P Streets. Anyone riding … Continue reading →

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Let Us Welcome the Newly Baptized

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Jon Strickland

On the Sunday after Easter, April 12, Dignity/Washington was pleased to welcome into the community of the Catholic faith Luna Isabella, the infant daughter of proud parents Joana and Leti. Please accept our warm congratulations and assurances of our community’s … Continue reading →

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Join Us at DignityUSA’s Convention in Seattle

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Jon Strickland

    http://conv2015.dignityusa.org DignityUSA’s biennial convention will be held July 2 – 5, in Seattle.  Click on the link above for more information and to register.  DignityUSA’s convention will page will give your information on speakers, the convention program, hotel … Continue reading →

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Dignity/Washington at Supreme Court Rally

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Members of Dignity/Washington joined other LGBT groups to rally for marriage equality at the Supreme Court on April 28, the day the court heard arguments in the case that could bring marriage equality to all states in the United States. … Continue reading →

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Candidates for Dignity/Washington Board of Directors

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington has six candidates running for open seats on the chapter’s Board of Directors. Please see the candidates photos and a brief statement from each below. You must be a member of Dignity/Washington in order to vote. The vote will … Continue reading →

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Dignity Celebrates Paschal Triduum with Solemnity and Joy

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Holy Thursday   Dignity Washington celebrated an ecumenical service with St. Margaret’s Episcopal church. Fr. Jeff co-celebrated Eucharist with Rev. Kym Lucas, Rector of St. Margaret’s Church. The liturgy began with a wonderful agape meal prepared by St. Margaret’s parishioners. … Continue reading →

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Homosexuals and the Church in the 21st Century

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Homosexuals and the Church in the 21st Century: How to Transcend Two Thousand Years of Mutual Incomprehension   On Saturday April 25 at 3:00 PM, Dr. Gilles Herrada will present a talk entitled: “Homosexuals and the Church in the 21st … Continue reading →

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