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Holy week services
LGBT-welcoming houses of worship list Easter celebrations
TODAY (Good Friday)
Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) is having a three-hour service and meditation today. The service begins at noon with meditation at 6:30 p.m.
The 6th and I Historic Synagogue (600 I St., N.W.) is having its community Seder tonight at 7 p.m. This event is sold out but to be added to the waitlist, email Beth Semel at [email protected] with name and contact information.
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) has two Good Friday services today at noon and 7 p.m.
National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) will have Communion on the street at 8 a.m. and Good Friday Service at 7:30 p.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (1830 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) will have Stations of the Cross, Good Friday Liturgy and Veneration of the Cross at noon.
Metropolitan Community Church of D.C. (474 Ridge St., N.W.) will have its Good Friday Service at 7 p.m.
The United Church (1920 G St., N.W.) will have its Good Friday worships at noon in German and 12:30 p.m. in English.
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center (8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring) is screening the film “Easter Parade” starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland in their only screen pairing today at 4:45 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 for general admission and $7 for children. The film will also be screened on Saturday at noon and 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 12:45 p.m. and Monday at 4:45 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit afi.com.
Saturday, April 7
Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) is having its Great Vigil of Easter tonight at 8 p.m.
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) is having a children’s Easter egg hunt today at 10:30 a.m.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (1830 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) will have Easter vigil at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 8
Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) will have its Easter Sunday Festival Holy Eucharist today at 8 and 11 a.m. Passes are required to attend both services and are available through nationalcathedral.org.
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) has its Sunday worship services today at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and its Easter community meal tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ (3845 South Capitol St., S.W.) has its sunrise service at 6 a.m. followed by Easter breakfast. The Sunday School Easter program is at 9:30 a.m. and Easter service starts at 10:45 a.m.
National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) will have Easter Sunrise prayer service on the steps at 6:15 a.m., gospel service at 8:30 a.m. and traditional worship at 11 a.m.
Margaret’s Episcopal Church (1830 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) will have the Holy Eucharist at 9 and 11:15 a.m.
Metropolitan Community Church of D.C. (474 Ridge St., N.W.) will have its Easter Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m.
The United Church (1920 G St., N.W.) will have its Good Friday worships at 9:30 a.m. in German and 11 a.m. in English followed by a children’s Easter egg hunt.
Monday, April 9
The Obamas will host the 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll today. This year’s theme is “Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move” and a there is special keepsake egg featuring the First Dog Bo.
Tuesday, April 10
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) has an LGBT Bible study group meeting today at 7:30 p.m.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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