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


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.

The Commentary Social House is partnering again with SADBrunch on Sunday, Dec. 3 for a ‘Holi-Slay’ drag brunch hosted by Cake Pop.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and the shows kick off at noon for an experience filled with entertainment, food, and performances by none other than Amber Lexington, Kayden Chloe, and Cake Pop.
Admission includes a seat and a meet and greet with the queens. A brunch buffet, a la carte menu, and brunch cocktails will be available for purchase during the event. This event will run until 2 p.m. and is open to ages 21 and above.
Tickets for the event are $25 and can be found on Eventbrite.

“Rugger Bugger 2023” will be on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at Red Bear Brewing Co. by the Washington Scandals.
This will be a night of cabaret, drag, go-go dancing, and a final Roman Gladiator themed strip tease. Guests are encouraged to bring tips for the performers. All money goes toward funding players at the upcoming Bingham Cup in Rome May 2024.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.




Friday, December 1
Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. For more details, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Social” at 7 p.m. at The Commentary. This event is ideal for meeting new people and making new friends in a casual, facilitated environment. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, December 2
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ 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 food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Sunday, December 3
AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Coffee & Conversation” at 12 p.m. at As You Are. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ+ folk on the enclosed front patio. Admission is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, December 4
Center Aging Monday Coffee and Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. LGBT Older Adults — and friends — are invited to enjoy friendly conversations and to discuss any issues you might be dealing with. For more information, visit the Center Aging’s Facebook or Twitter.
Tuesday, December 5
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower, and create change for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].
Wednesday, December 6
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. 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 www.thedccenter.org/careers.
“Estate Planning Webinar” will be at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. This webinar teaches about the basics of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents. To RSVP, visit the DC Center’s website.
Thursday, December 7
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga Class with Jesse Z. will be at 12 p.m. online. This is a weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. Guests are encouraged to RSVP on the DC Center’s website, providing your name, email address, and zip code, along with any questions you may have. A link to the event will be sent at 6 pm the day before.
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