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Churches: Where to wed

Published

15 years ago

February 19, 2010

Many Washington churches are gay friendly and have taken steps to become officially “open and affirming.” Beyond that, the degree to which gays are integrated into church life varies as some parishes defy denominational teachings to include gays, so marriages and commitment ceremonies are kept low-key if allowed at all.

For others, such as Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, Inner Light Ministries and Unity Fellowship, welcoming gays is their raison d’être. And this list isn’t meant to be exhaustive. All the churches listed have publicly welcomed gays but contact the churches individually to find out their same-sex marriage policies.

National City Christian Church
5 Thomas Circle, N.W.
nationalcitycc.org

Church of the Epiphany
1317 G St., N.W.
epiphanydc.org

Covenant Baptist Church
3845 South Capitol St., S.W.
cbcwdc.org

Riverside Church
680 I St., S.W.
riverside-dc.org

Inner Light Ministries
1525 Newton St., N.W.
innerlightministries-dc.org

Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
118 3rd St., S.E.
stmarks.net

Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
1771 Church St., N.W.
stthomasdc.org

Bet Mishpachah
1529 16th St., N.W.
betmish.org

Augustana Lutheran Church
2100 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.
augustanadc.info

Georgetown Lutheran Church
1556 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
georgetownlutheran.com

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
421 Seward Square, S.E.
chumc.net

Dumbarton United Methodist Church
3133 Dumbarton Street, N.W.
dumbartonumc.org

Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th St., N.W.
foundryumc.org

Metropolitan Community Church of Washington
474 Ridge St., N.W.
mccdc.com

Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
201 4th St., S.E.
capitolhillpreschurch.org

Church of the Pilgrims
2201 P St., N.W.
churchofthepilgrims.org

Western Presbyterian Church
2401 Virginia Ave., N.W.
westernchurch.net

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
1500 Harvard St., N.W.
all-souls.org

Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ
3400 Lowell St., N.W.
cpcchurch.org

Unity Fellowship Church of Washington
1226 Vermont Ave., N.W.
ufcdc.com

Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. 
nationalcathedral.org

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Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party set for May 16

Rehoboth Beach event to feature politicos, journalists, special guests

Published

1 month ago

May 8, 2025

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Washington Blade editor Kevin Naff (right) with Rep. Sarah McBride at the 2024 Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach. (Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The Washington Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party is scheduled for Friday, May 16 in Rehoboth Beach, Del.

The event, held at the Blue Moon (35 Rehoboth Ave.) from 5-7 p.m., is a fundraiser for the Blade Foundation’s Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which funds a summer position reporting on LGBTQ news in Delaware. This year’s recipient is Abigail Hatting, a rising senior at American University.

This year’s event will feature remarks from state Sen. Russ Huxtable, who recently introduced a state constitutional amendment to codify the right of same-sex couples to marry. CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey and Blade editor Kevin Naff will also speak, in addition to surprise guests. The event is generously sponsored by Realtor Justin Noble, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.

A suggested donation of $20 is partially tax deductible and includes drink tickets and light appetizers. Tickets are available in advance at bladefoundation.org/rehoboth or at the door.

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

Published

6 months ago

December 27, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.

This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.

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Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

Published

6 months ago

December 23, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Year’s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.

There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops.

To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.