Author Archives: Jon Strickland

Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Service 7:30 PM

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Ash Wednesday, February 18 at 7:30 PM Join Dignity/Washington and St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church for an ecumenical Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes and a concelebrated Eucharist with St. Margaret’s parish. St. Margaret’s Church 1820 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, … Continue reading →

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Dignity/Washington Welcomes 2015 in Style

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington welcomes 2015 at The Dignity Center   Dignity/Washington hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner at the Dignity Center. The evening began with appetizers and cocktails, followed by a full buffet dinner, and a midnight toast. The Dignity Center Board … Continue reading →

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Dignity/Washington

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Jon Strickland
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Advent Calendar 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Jon Strickland

Online Advent Calendar gives inspiration throughout the season of Advent.   Online Advent Calendar  

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Transgender Spirituality & Ministry

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Jon Strickland

On Saturday December 13th, Dignity Washington was privileged to host a talk on Transgender Spirituality and Ministry by Rev. Allyson D. Robinson, at the Dignity Center. For Rev. Robinson the transition has brought her inner peace, wholeness, and a closer … Continue reading →

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Fr. Jim Smith on Catholic Worker Justice Nov. 15

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Jon Strickland

  On Saturday November 15 Father Jim Smith will present on Catholic Worker Justice— a look at the recent firings of LGBT Catholic teachers, organists, and administrators, and the new homophobic contracts that are now mandatory for job renewal in … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jon Strickland

A document published after the first week of the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family demonstrated a more open and accepting tone toward Gay and Lesbian Catholics. The news was picked up by the local ABC station in Washington, … Continue reading →

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LGBT Elders Coming of Age: Join Us on October 18

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jon Strickland

Join Dignity/Washington on October 18th, 3:30 PM at the Dignity Center, 721 8th Street, SE Washington, DC, for a presentation on “LGBT Elders Coming of Age” by Dr. Imani Woody. Dr. Woody is the founding director and CEO of Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Retreat & Training Day for Acolytes, Lectors October 18

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Jon Strickland

The Dignity/Washington Liturgy Committee will be hosting a Retreat/Training Day for Acolytes, Lectors, and the Curious at the Dignity Center on Saturday, October 18th, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. We request all current acolytes and lectors to register as … Continue reading →

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Synod hopes: That all are welcome | Global Sisters Report

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Jon Strickland

In this blog post from Global Sisters Report, Sr. Jeannine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministries, reflects on the Vatican Synod on the Family. Click on the link below to read the whole article. Synod hopes: That all are welcome … Continue reading →

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