Author Archives: Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington organizes Interfaith Vigil for Orlando

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jon Strickland

On Wednesday night, June 15, Dignity/Washington organized an interfaith vigil to mourn those murdered at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. An estimated 2,000 people gathered in Dupont Circle to hear reflections and prayers from about 20 leaders of various faith traditions … Continue reading →

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Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Orlando – June 15, 8pm

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Several faith communities will be gathering to join in prayer for those lost and affected by the senseless tragedy in Orlando, Florida. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Dupont Circle, Washington, DC 8:00pm Names of the supporting faith communities will be updated … Continue reading →

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Join Dignity/Washington for Capital Pride June 11 and 12

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington will participate in the 2016 Capital Pride Parade and Festival. Make plans to march with us! We will have a float again this year. Capital Pride Parade on Saturday June 11 Meet on 22nd street between N and P … Continue reading →

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Join The Capital Pride Planning Committee

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Jon Strickland

The Capital Pride Planning Committee has been formed, and we are looking for members/volunteers to assist us with planning and implementing Dignity/Washington’s participation in the parade and festival. The Capital Pride Parade is Saturday, June 11. Dignity/Washington will meet on … Continue reading →

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Join Us for Movie Night Summer 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Spend a summer evening at the Dignity Center with other Dignity/Washington members for a movie night. Follow the link below to see this summer’s movie selections, dates, and times. The schedule runs from June to September. Movie Night Summer 2016

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Register for DignityUSA’s Young Adult Retreat

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Jon Strickland

DignityUSA’s Young Adult Caucus (DYAC) will gather in Chicago July 29 – 31 for a retreat to continue the community they have built over recent years. These young adults are the future of Dignity and they aim to gather in … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Sunday and 40th Anniversary

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington Celebrates Pentecost and 40th Anniversary As part of the Pentecost Anniversary Celebration the Scriptural Mass readings were done in French, Spanish, German and Tagalog (Philippines), in addition to English. This year’s celebration fell on May 15 and marked the … Continue reading →

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Flea Market May 14 at The Dignity Center

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Defenders LLC and Dignity/Washington Flea Market Join the Defenders and Dignity/Washington for a Flea Market (formerly known as the “Leather Flea Market”) on Saturday May 14, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at The Dignity Center 721 8th Street SE, Washington, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Jon Strickland

The community of D/W celebrated the Feast of Saint Joseph with its annual St. Joseph’s Day Dinner on Saturday, March 19, at All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church. Following a beautiful ceremony, just under 60 members and guests enjoyed a delicious … Continue reading →

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Action for Women’s Ordination & LGBT Rights

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Roy Bourgeois and the Women’s Ordination Conference invite Dignity/Washington members to join him and two women priests for a VIGIL, CEREMONY, and ACTION in support of women’s ordination and LGBT Equality, on Holy Thursday March 24 at 10:00 am, in … Continue reading →

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