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AFRICAN AMERICAN
CITY OF REFUGE D.C., an affirming congregation for all God's people,
meets at Amistad St. Paul United Church Of Christ, 9721 Good Luck Road,
Lanham, Md. Come for dynamic worship, praise and powerful ministry.
City of Refuge-D.C. meets every Sunday at 3 p.m. Wednesday evening
Bible study alternating weeks. Visit www.refugedc.org or call 202-316-8631.
FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN CHURCH, a Christian-based ministry with
predominantly African-American gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
congregants. Open to all. Sunday services, 10 a.m. 1250 New Jersey
Ave., N.W. Weekly Bible study at 7 p.m. 202-737-2156.
INNER LIGHT MINISTRIES, African-American, all-affirming,
Christ-centered church. Open to all. Worship services every Sunday at 2
p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St., N.W.
202-332-7750.
UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH WASHINGTON, D.C., a Christian-based ministry
with a predominantly African-American gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender congregation. Open to all. Rev. Dyan Abena McCray presides.
Wheelchair accessible. Sundays 2:30 p.m., at Luther Place Memorial
Church, 1226 Vermont Ave., N.W. Bible study/spiritual development
sessions before mass, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. 202-246-6299.
BAPTIST
RAVENSWORTH BAPTIST CHURCH, an inclusive and welcoming Christian
community where expressing the love of God to all people is central to
our worship, study, and service. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship,
11:00 a.m. 5100 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA, 703-941-4113; www.rbc-va.org.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH is an ecumenical, welcoming, multi-racial,
multi-ethnic, Christian body in downtown D.C. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.;
worship 11 a.m. 777 8th St., N.W. For more info call 202-347-8355 or
visit us at www.calvarydc.com.
COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH, an inclusive congregation. Sunday worship,
8 and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. 3845 S. Capitol St., S.W.
202-562-5576.
RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH. Christ-centered, interracial and
inclusive. A welcoming and affirming church. Service on Sundays at 10
a.m. 680 I St., S.W., at 7th and Maine. For more info: 202-554-4330 or www.riverside-dc.org.
WASHINGTON PLAZA BAPTIST CHURCH, a Christ-centered, welcoming and
affirming community church in Reston, Va. Adult Sunday School 9:30
a.m., Worship 11 a.m. On Lake Anne 1615 Washington Plaza, Reston, Va.
For more info: 703-471-5225 or www.washingtonplazachurch.com.
BUDDHIST
TEMPLE KUNZANG PALYUL CHOLING (KPC). Meditation instruction,
Sundays, 10 a.m. Dharma teaching, Sundays, 2 p.m. Thursday evening
classes "Try Buddhism - Turning the Mind to Dharma" offered for those
new to Buddhism. All are welcomed, bring a friend. 18400 River Road,
Poolesville, Md., kpc@tara.org.
BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASSES. Classes include guided meditations,
Buddhist teaching, Q&A and refreshments. Day and evening classes
held by Vajrayogini Buddhist Center with six sites in the D.C. area.
For more info: 202-331-2122 or info@meditation-dc.org.
MINTWOOD ZENDO. Zen meditation group for gay men, lesbians and their
friends meets in Dupont Circle at Friends Meeting House, 2111 Florida
Ave., N.W., between R and S Sts., entrance on Decatur Place. Beginners
welcome, all meditation traditions respected. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
(Please arrive at 6:15 p.m.) For more info: 301-928-3618 or www.mintwoodzendo.org.
QUEERDHARMA group at the Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington,
D.C., meets the third Monday of each month, 7-8 p.m.. Queerdharma is a
meditation and social group with free instruction offered to beginners.
Come out and join us at our new location at 3520 Connecticut Ave., N.W.
More information at www.dc.shambhala.org.
CATHOLIC
DIGNITY/WASHINGTON, gay and lesbian Catholics celebrate Mass on
Sundays, 6 p.m. (Sign-language interpreted), St. Margaret’s Church,
1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W. 202-546-2235.
DIGNITY/NORTHERN VIRGINIA celebrates Mass for gay Catholics, their
friends and family. Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Immanuel-on-the-Hill Church,
3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Va. 703-912-1662.
NEW WAYS MINISTRY, national ministry of reconciliation between the
gay community and the Catholic Church, volunteer night. Tuesdays, 7-9
p.m. meeting at 4012 29th Street Mt. Rainier Md., 301-277-5674. Please
call before attending.
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL. Progressive Catholic congregation meeting in
the chapel at Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., S.E. Mass is
every Sunday at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Pet friendly — bring your dog to
church. For more information, visit www.olmc-dc.org, e-mail rector@olmc-dc.org, or call 240-404-7720. The number is available 24-hours a day for pastoral and spiritual emergencies.
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
NATIONAL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ). Open and
affirming. Sunday worship, 8:30 and 11 a.m. Gay and lesbian fellowship:
study, discussion, brunch on Sunday, times vary. 5 Thomas Circle, N.W. www.nationalcitycc.org. 202-232-0323.
EPISCOPAL
CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION, A Welcoming and Inclusive Faith Community
2280 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311-2299 (703) 998-0888 www.welcometoresurrection.org.
We are a eucharistically-centered community; we gather to share vibrant
and enthusiastic worship in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition. We warmly
welcome all people; we embrace and celebrate our rich diversity of
culture, race, age and lifestyle. We are led by our love of God in
outreach to our neighboring communities and loving service to one
another. We invite all people to grow spiritually through active
engagement with our parish ministries and mission. The Reverend Dr.
Anne Gavin Ritchie, Rector. Mission Statement - We are the hands of the
Lord in this place, reaching out to our community and the world.
THE EPISCOPAL/ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, an inclusive,
progressive, and diverse community, welcomes you ...
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