Out & About
Churches offer affirming ways to celebrate Christmas
Foundry, Dignity Washington and MCC hold events
LGBTQ-friendly Christian and Catholic churches in D.C. are offering a variety of options for queer people of faith over the Christmas holiday season. Foundry United Methodist Church is holding a Christmas Eve worship on Thursday starting at 7 p.m. Dignity Washington will be having a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass in addition to their weekly Sunday Mass. Metropolitan Community Church in D.C. is holding an Intercessory Prayer Team Meeting on Christmas Eve beginning at 7 p.m. This is in addition to their normal prayer services starting at noon every day, including Christmas. Those who would like to join can enter the conference call.
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DC Center to host queer market
Clothes, shoes, accessories and other items will be available
The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host āMetro Queer Marketā on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. at its offices at 2000 14th St., N.W., Suite 105.
Guests will have the opportunity to check out the centerās closet. Clothes, shoes, accessories and other items will be available.
For more details, visit the DC Centerās website.
The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host āSeniors and Safety with the USDAā on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m on Zoom.
This lecture will cover a variety of topics including food safety tips, leftover safety and more. To RSVP, visit the DC Centerās website.Ā
Friday, November 1
Go Gay DC will host āFirst Friday LGBTQ+ Community Socialā at 7 p.m. at P.F. Changās. This event is ideal for making new friends, professional networking, idea-sharing, and community building. This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, November 2
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Brunchā at 11 a.m. at Freddieās 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.
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. Ā
Sunday, November 3
Go Gay DC will host āLGBTQ+ Community Dinnerā at 6:30 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano Freddieās Beach Bar & Restaurant. Guests are encouraged to come enjoy an evening of Italian-style dining and conversation with other LGBTQ folk. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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.Ā
Monday, November 4
Center Aging: Monday Coffee & Conversation 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 their choice. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Tuesday, November 5
Pride on the Patio Events will host āLGBTQ Social Mixerā at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring their most authentic self to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. Admission is free and more details are on Facebook.
Universal Pride Meeting will be at 7:00p.m. on Zoom. This group seeks to support, educate, empower and create opportunities for people with disabilities. For more details, email [email protected].Ā
Wednesday, November 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 ā allowing participants to move away from being merely āapplicantsā toward being ācandidates.ā For more information, email [email protected] or visit thedccenter.org/careers.
Virtual Training on LGBTQIA protections in D.C. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Guests will learn about LGBTQIA rights and protections against discrimination and the ability to fail claims with the DC Human Rights Office. For more details, visit the DC Centerās website.Ā
Thursday, November 7
The DC Centerās 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.Ā
Virtual Yoga with Sarah M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Communityās website.
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