Author Archives: Jon Strickland

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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The Book Club Meets On Thursday Night

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Jon Strickland

The Dignity/Washington Book Club was organized and began to meet in April 2004 at the Dignity Center on Barracks Row, 8th Street Southeast. The book club meets every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Dignity Center. The next books that … Continue reading →

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Queer Catholic Faith Webinar On Diversity April 7

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Jon Strickland

On April 7, 9 PM Eastern DignityUSA will host a Queer Catholic Faith (QCF) webinar. We’re dedicating this QCF to an important discussion on how to inspire true diversity in our chapters and communities. We all desire greater diversity, we … Continue reading →

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Gay Passion of Christ Envisioned in Art

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Kittredge Cherry writes about her new book “The Passion of Christ: a Gay Vision” which is based on the controversial paintings of New York artist Doug Blanchard in the HuffingtonPost. Blanchard re-imagines Christ’s passion set in the 21st century with … Continue reading →

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An Inspirational Evening with Bishop Gene Robinson

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Bishop Gene Robinson, the openly gay Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire and a pioneer in the LGBT rights movement, spoke at Dignity/Washington on March 22 after the 6:00 Eucharist.  Gene Robinson  was elected Bishop of his Diocese … Continue reading →

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Jon Strickland

See list below for Dignity/Washington services during Holy Week 2015. We welcome all who share and respect our beliefs in the sacramental nature of the Eucharist to participate fully in Holy Communion. If you plan to attend any Dignity/Washington event … Continue reading →

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Dignity Washington Movie Night

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity Washington hosts movie night on the first and third Mondays of the month. Movies start at 7:30pm at the Dignity Center.

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Tuesday Simple Suppers During Lent

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith Join us every Tuesday during Lent beginning February 24th 6:30-9:00 PM at the Dignity Center 721 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC Session I (2/24): Amazed and Afraid. The revelation of God becoming … Continue reading →

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