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Gay worshippers have many D.C. options for holidays

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Gay worshippers have many D.C. options for LGBT-friendly Christmas services.

Christmas Eve

 

 

The Christ Church on Capitol Hill (620 G St., S.E.) has a Christmas Eve service at 10:30 p.m. with a choral prelude starting at 10 p.m. For more details, visit washingtonparish.org.

 

Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) holds two Christmas Eve services. The first is for children and family from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The second is a lessons and carols service from 8-9 p.m. in the sanctuary. For details, visit foundryumc.org.

 

Saint John’s Episcopal Church (1525 H St., N.W.) holds a children’s Christmas pageant and Holy Eucharist service at 4 p.m. A choral prelude and Festive Holy Eucharist service will be at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit stjohnsgeorgetown.org.

 

Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (3401 Nebraska Ave., N.W.) has a family service at 5 p.m., candlelight and communion service at 7:30 and candlelight at 11 p.m. Details at nationalchurch.org.

 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill (3rd and A streets, S.E.) has a family service at 4, carols at 9:30 and Festival Eucharist at 10 p.m. Visit stmarks.net for details.

 

Dumbarton United Methodist Church holds a child-friendly Christmas Eve worship service at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve worship will be at 9 p.m. Rev. Mary Kay Totty will lead both services. For more information, visit dumbartonumc.org.

 

Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) holds a Christmas Eve service from 8-9:30 p.m. For more information, visit mccdc.com.

 

Seekers Church (276 Carroll St., N.W.) holds a Christmas Eve service with lessons and carols tonight at 7:30 p.m. Visit seekerschurch.org for more details.

 

Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) has carols by candlelight with Rev. Mariann Buddle and Rev. Gary Hall at 6 p.m. Festival of the Holy Eucharist service is at 10 p.m. Passes are required for both programs. Visit Nationalcathedral.org for more details.

 

National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle,N.W.) holds a Christmas Eve service from 7-9 p.m. Visit nationalcitycc.org for more information.

 

Rockville United Church (355 Linthicum St., Rockville, Md.) holds Christmas Eve services at 5 and 8 p.m. There will be a Christmas music prelude at 7:30 p.m. For more details, visit rockvilleunitedchurch.org.

 

Several Presbyterian churches in the region are part of More Light Presbyterians, an LGBT-affirming group. Visit opendoorsmlp.org for more information.

 

 

Christmas Day

 

 

Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) holds the Festival Holy Eucharist service today at 11 a.m. Christmas Day service of lessons and carols is at 4 p.m. A Christmas organ recital follows at 5:15 p.m. No passes are required for any of the day’s programs. For more information, visit nationalcathedral.org.

 

Saint John’s Episcopal Church (1525 H St., N.W.) holds a Christmas morning service from 10 -11 a.m. For more information, visit stjohnsgeorgetown.org.

 

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Calendar: March 27-April 2

LGBTQ events in the days to come

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Friday, March 27

Center Aging Monthly Luncheon With Yoga will be at 12 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Email Mac at [email protected] if you require ASL interpreter assistance, have any dietary restrictions, or questions about this event.

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Happy Hour” at 7 p.m. at Dupont Italian Kitchen. This is a chance to relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Trans and Genderqueer Game Night will be at 7 p.m. at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. This is a relaxing, laid-back evening of games and fun. All are welcome and there’ll be card and board games on hand. Feel free to bring your own games to share. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website

Trans Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is intended to provide an emotionally and physically safe space for trans people and those who may be questioning their gender identity/expression to join together in community and learn from one another. For more details, email [email protected]

Saturday, March 28

Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation.  Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. It’s more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and invest in something meaningful, and enjoy delicious food, genuine laughter, and conversations that spark connection and inspiration. For more details, visit the Center’s website

Black Lesbian Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This is a peer-led support group devoted to the joys and challenges of being a Black Lesbian. For more details, email [email protected]

Monday, March 30

“Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).

“Tea Time! A Local DC Drag Comedy Show” will be at 3 p.m. at Spark Social. This is a live drag comedy show where drag legends TrevHER & Tiara Missou Sidora host spill all the tea in the DMV. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite

Tuesday, March 31

Visibili-TEA Party will be at 6 p.m. at Restoration Station. Guests are encouraged to come sip, celebrate, and shine together. This event is a Trans Day of Visibility celebration and a special collaboration between Auntie’s Home and Damien Ministries. This is a boozy tea party with intention and the dress code reflects the vibe. More details are available on Eventbrite

Wednesday, March 1

Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.

Thursday, April 2

The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245. 

Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breathwork and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.  

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Celebrate cherry blossoms the drag way

Unconventional Diner hosts bingo party

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The cherry blossoms are here. Celebrate at a unique event hosted by Unconventional Diner. (Washington Blade photo by Michael K. Lavers)

Unconventional Diner will host “Cherry Blossom Drag Bingo Party” on Friday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m.

Guests will be treated to an unforgettable night of drag performances, bingo, food and drink and prizes. Highlights of the evening include themed cocktails, drag performances and bingo prizes.

Tickets can be secured via Resy.

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‘How We Survived’ panel set for March 25

‘Living History’ discussion to be held at Spark Social

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Local activist Earline Budd will serve on a panel discussion titled, ‘Part One, Living History: How We Survived.’ (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Friends of Dorothy Cafe will host “Part One, Living History: How We Survived,” will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Spark Social House.

This event will be moderated by Abby Stuckrath, host of the “Queering the District” podcast. Panelists include: Earline Budd, activist, trans rights advocate; TJ Flavell of Go Gay DC; DC LGBTQ+ Center Board Member David Bissette; and Alexa Rodriguez, founder and executive director, Trans-Latinx DMV.

This event is part of a four-part storytelling series called “Living History,” which centers LGBTQ elders, activists, artists, and icons sharing their lived experiences and reflections with younger generations. The conversations explore themes like resilience, community organizing, chosen family, and the lessons earlier generations hope today’s LGBTQ+ and ally communities will carry forward.

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