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Dignity at Gay Pride Interfaith Gathering

Dignity/Washington members pictured with Rev. Frank Schaefer, Methodist pastor who was convicted and defrocked for officiating his son’s same-sex marriage. He shared with those gathered for the 31st annual DC Capital Pride Interfaith Service, that he had never felt so … Continue reading

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March with Dignity in Gay Pride Parade

  Washington, DC’s annual “Capital Pride” festivities take place this weekend, and we wanted to invite and to encourage everyone in our Dignity/Washington community to please join us for the following events and activities: · Pride Parade on Saturday, June … Continue reading

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Celebrate Pride Weekend with Mass at Dignity/Washington

Special Guest to Deliver Sermon on Gay Pride Weekend   Rabbi Laurie Green of Washington’s Temple Bet Mishpachah will deliver the sermon at this year’s Capital Pride Sunday Mass sponsored by Dignity/Washington on Sunday, June 8 at 6:00 PM. Dignity/Washington … Continue reading

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A Prayerful and Ecumenical Holy Week and Triduum

LGBT Catholics at Dignity Washington hosted a variety of Holy Week activities. These included: stations of the cross, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. Stations of the Cross On Saturday April 12, a larger than usual group of … Continue reading

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Dignity/Washington Retreat Held on “Be Not Afraid”

Jaimie Manson, a Catholic lay minister who has served two Manhattan churches and the homeless population of NYC, led a day of reflection on the theme Be Not Afraid: A Retreat For LGBT Catholics in a Changing Church on April … Continue reading

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Dignity Washington Observes Black History Month

On Sunday, February 23rd, Dignity/Washington was pleased to host Mr. Chuck Hicks, DC Black History Celebration Committee activist and librarian, for a special presentation in commemoration of Black History Month. Mr. Phil Pannell and Mr. Courtney Williams, long-time DC gay … Continue reading

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Theologian Mary Hunt Speaks at Dignity Washington

Noted theologian Mary Hunt and founder of Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) was the featured speaker in the most recent Dignity/Washington community conversation held on March 16 to study and reflect upon the importance of the Eucharist … Continue reading

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Mardi Gras Celebration at the Dignity/Washington Center Draws an Intrepid and Festive Crowd

                  A snow storm the night of March 3 and 4 forced many metro DC groups to cancel their Mardi Gras festivities but not Dignity/Washington’s Young Adult Group. They hosted an evening … Continue reading

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2014 Holy Week Services

Palm Sunday Weekend – On Saturday, April 12th, Dignity/Washington will be doing the Stations of the Cross at 11:00 AM, at the Franciscan Monastery (14th & Quincy Streets, NE).  Those planning to attend are asked to please gather at the … Continue reading

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Country Western “Spring Fling”

We’re having another of our popular Dignity/Washington Country Western dance parties on the evening of Saturday, May 10th.  The festivities, at a member’s home in NW Washington, will include a 2-Step lesson at 7:30 PM, a Line Dance lesson at 8:30 PM, and light refreshments served throughout the … Continue reading

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