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WASHINGTON, DC
ATHEIST
Gay and Lesbian Atheists and Humanists (GALAH)
Washington, DC 20043
Atheist
BAPTIST
Covenant Baptist Church DC
Washington, DC 20032
Baptist
African-American church with vision ''to build an inclusive body of biblical believers.''
Riverside Baptist Church
Washington, DC 20024
Baptist
Welcoming and Affirming (AWAB) outreach - ''We insist on welcoming persons into our church.... Young and old, Black and White, Gay and Straight, Male and Female--we are one race here, the Human race.''
BUDDHIST
Vajrayogini Buddhist Center
Washington, DC 20009
Buddhist
Ongoing classes on meditation and Buddhist philosophy.
CATHOLIC
Dignity / USA
Washington, DC 20003
Catholic
National headquarters. Works for respect and justice for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy and support.
Dignity Washington
Dignity
Washington, DC 20009
Catholic
Catholic Mass for the GLBT Community.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Old Catholic Church
Washington, DC 20003
Catholic
Catholic in tradition and spirituality, but liberated from the traditional reigns and limitations found in the institutional Roman Catholic Church. Mailing: Church Rectory; 227 Tennessee Ave, NE; Washington, DC 20002-6427
CHRISTIAN
Axios DC
Washington, DC
Christian
''The gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Eastern Christian (various Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches) lay fellowship of the national capital area.''
Bethel Church-DC
Washington, DC 20010
Christian
Services at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. ''The Bethel Christian Church is a vibrant, active and diverse congregation. We are a community rooted in worship, fellowship, diversity, witness, spiritual development, service and justice. The Bethel Church congregation offers ALL people the opportunity to explore and discover their destiny within the context of a safe and nurturing Christ-centered community.''
Inner Light Ministries
Washington, DC 20010
Christian
''...we celebrate The Radical Inclusiveness of Jesus Christ''
National City Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Washington, DC 20005
Christian
Gay and Lesbian Fellowship and GLAD (Gay, Lesbian, and Affirming Disciples)
EPISCOPALIAN
All Souls Church
Washington, DC 20008
Episcopalian
A Christ-centered
sanctuary where a diverse
community worships
and serves.
Christ Church and Washington Parish
Washington, DC 20003
Episcopalian
A welcoming community of faith, spiritual growth, fellowship and service.
Church of the Epiphany
Washington, DC 20005
Episcopalian
''A renewing downtown parish''
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
Washington, DC 20003
Episcopalian
An Integrity Partner.''We encourage the many small groups and social activities that interested parishioners have initiated.... Some groups focus on the shared experiences among men, women, gay people, or those coping with cancer.''
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
Washington, DC 20036
Episcopalian
Adopted ''Resolution #6 – on Full Inclusion of Gay and Lesbian Persons.'' ''During the 1970s, St. Thomas’ was one of the few churches that would allow Integrity, the organization of gay Episcopalians who did not feel welcome in their own parishes, to celebrate Holy Eucharist in its worship space. As a result, the parish became the spiritual base for a number of gay and lesbian Episcopalians trying to find their way back to their Christian faith....''
St. Stephen and the Incarnation
Washington, DC 20010
Episcopalian
''We are an open and growing Episcopal church with roots in the movement for more inclusiveness. Our great diversity of backgrounds, lifestyles and callings is a resource from which we draw our strength.''
JEWISH
Bet Mishpachah
Washington, DC 20036
Jewish
A congregation for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews and all who wish to participate in an inclusive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Joined together to affirm religious and cultural heritage, integrating Gay and Lesbian and Jewish identities. Mail PO Box 1410, Washington, D.C. 20013
Fabrangen Havurah
Washington, DC 20012
Jewish
''Fabrangen is an egalitarian and participatory Havurah (community) founded in 1971. Fabrangen welcomes everyone to its services and activities, whatever their age, race, religious upbringing, sexual orientation, family situation, or physical or mental ability or disability.''
Temple Micah
Washington, DC 20007
Jewish
Reform Jewish congregation -- Kulanu (''all of us'') promotes gay/rainbow friendly activities within our community.
LUTHERAN
Augustana Lutheran Church
Washington, DC 20009
Lutheran
A ''Reconciling in Christ'' congregation that has been racially diverse since
1954.
Christ Lutheran Church
Washington, DC 20011
Lutheran
''The Christ Lutheran Church family includes gays and lesbians, as well as people from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.''
First Trinity Lutheran
Washington, DC 20002
Lutheran
''...People of all sexual orientations and gender identities are expected and encouraged to share in the sacramental and general life of this congregation.''
Georgetown Lutheran Church
Washington, DC 20007
Lutheran
A Reconciled in Christ congregation; welcomes all people, regardless of sexual orientation.
Luther Place Memorial Church
Washington, DC 20005
Lutheran
The GLBT group meets monthly for dinner for fellowship, friendship, and support.
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
Washington, DC 20003
Lutheran
A Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Congregation, and as such is fully welcome and supportive of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) participation in the congregational life of the church, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Lutherans Concerned - Metro Washington, DC
Lutherans Concerned / North America
Washington, DC 20003
Lutheran
METHODIST
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
Washington, DC 20003
Methodist
A Reconciling Congregation - ''We celebrate our human family's diversity of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education.''
Dumbarton United Methodist Church
Washington, DC 20007
Methodist
A ''Reconciling Congregation'' including The Bridge Builders Fund makes grants for projects that promote communication, understanding and appreciation between lesbian, gay and straight communities in the Washington area.
Foundry United Methodist Church
Washington, DC 20036
Methodist
Foundry also has an active GLBT fellowship that welcomes newcomers.
Saint Luke's United Methodist Chuch
Washington, DC 20007
Methodist
A Reconciling Congregation, ''St. Luke's public reaffirmation of our continuing welcome and inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) persons, and their families, is a reflection of our welcome and inclusion of all of God's children....''
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington
Metropolitan Community Church
Washington, DC 20001
Metropolitan Community Church
MCC DC
MORMON
Affirmation
Washington, DC 20013
Mormon
Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons is a non-profit organization serving gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and intersexed Mormons, their families, and friends since 1977. The Washington DC chapter of Affirmation has been active since 1982.
MUSLIM
Al-Fatiha
Washington, DC 20033
Muslim
Social support for LGBTIQ Muslims. "Dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. Al-Fatiha promotes the progressive Islamic notions of peace, equality and justice."
OTHER SPIRITUALITY
Institute for Spiritual Development
Washington, DC
Other Spirituality
Are you leaning more spiritual than religious. We are a God centered new age church, and learning center where each person's unique spiritual path is encouraged. Classes & events on intuitive-psychic development, energy-holistic healing, meditation, and spirituality.
Radical Faeries
Washington, DC
Other Spirituality
A community-based organization of men and women who explore queer spirituality. We promote an understanding of Earth-based religions and interfaith cooperation.
Spiritualist Church of Two Worlds
Washington, DC 20007
Other Spirituality
Focus on mediums, laying-on-of-hands, continuing spirits.
PRESBYTERIAN
Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC 20003
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
Church of the Pilgrims
Washington, DC 20037
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Washington, DC 20005
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
Western Presbyterian Church
Washington, DC 20037
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
Westminster Presbyterian
Washington, DC 20024
Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church in metropolitan DC to take an active, public position for the full inclusion of GLBT persons in the ministry of the denomination and equality and non-discrimination in society at large.
QUAKER
Friends Meeting of Washington
Washington, DC 20008
Quaker
UNITARIAN
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
Washington, DC 20009
Unitarian
Includes Interweave and Lambda Souls, sponsors of GLBT events and a celebration of the culture and lives of GLBT members.
Universalist National Memorial Church
Washington, DC 20009
Unitarian
"A liberal Christian church in the heart of the city."
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ
Washington, DC 20016
United Church of Christ
"An Open and Affirming Congregation where all are extended an extravagant welcome."
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Washington, DC 20001
United Church of Christ
EQUALITY, First Church's social and activist group for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and parents of the same.
Office: 504 3rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Lincoln Temple
United Church of Christ
Washington, DC 20001
United Church of Christ
"Multiracial, multicultural, Open and Affirming. A 'Beloved Community' receptive to the Still Speaking God."
The United Church
Washington, DC 20006
United Church of Christ
The United Church, located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom community, is a welcoming and inclusive congregation of the United Church of Christ & United Methodist Church. We offer a wide variety of worship, spiritual growth, and fellowship opportunities in both English and German.
UNITY
Unity of Washington, DC
Washington, DC 20009
Unity
Our sincere desire is to create spiritually aware organizations that are nondiscriminatory and that support diversity.
UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Unity Fellowship Church Washington, DC
Washington, DC 20005
Unity Fellowship Church
"We confidently proclaim, teach, and empower members of the GLBT and affirming communities through scriptures and other sacred writings. Through social action, we will empower, educate and stand for those that have been oppressed and rejected." (Check national site for latest info: http://www.ufc-usa.org/nation.htm)
Mailing: P.O. Box 77294, Washington, DC 20013
ANNAPOLIS, MD
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Metropolitan Community Church of the Chesapeake
Metropolitan Community Church
Annapolis, MD 21401
Metropolitan Community Church
UNITARIAN
Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD 21401
Unitarian
Welcoming Congregation Program specifically for GLBT people.
BALTIMORE, MD
ACTIVIST
Interfaith Fairness Coalition of Maryland
Baltimore, MD 21203
Activist
Multi-religious organization dedicated to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender acceptance.
CATHOLIC
Saint Sebastian Catholic Church
Baltimore, MD 21231
Catholic
"Our Eucharist, Church Community and each of the Sacraments are celebrated in the Catholic tradition, and are open to women and men of every race, sexual orientation, and marital status."
EPISCOPALIAN
Integrity / Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21218
Episcopalian
Memorial Episcopal Church
Baltimore, MD 21217
Episcopalian
''A Diverse Community, Worshipping God, Serving People''
JEWISH
Congregation Beit Tikvah
Baltimore, MD 21210
Jewish
Congregation Beit Tikvah is a Kehillah Mekabelet, Welcoming Gay and Lesbian Jews.
LUTHERAN
Lutherans Concerned - Maryland
Lutherans Concerned / North America
Baltimore, MD 21222
Lutheran
Also PO Box 1411, Baltimore, MD 21203.
METHODIST
Bethesda Church
The United Methodist Church
Baltimore, MD 21214
Methodist
Faith Community Church
The United Methodist Church
Baltimore, MD 21214
Methodist
''With open Hearts, open Minds and with open Doors''
Grace Church
The United Methodist Church
Baltimore, MD 21210
Methodist
''Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors''
Saint John's of Baltimore City United Methodist Church
Baltimore, MD 21218
Methodist
Inclusive and diverse church specifically includes ''sexual-orientation''
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Metropolitan Community Church of Baltimore
Metropolitan Community Church
Baltimore, MD 21201
Metropolitan Community Church
"We are a Christian Church proclaiming God's love to the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered communities and anyone who is willing to walk with us in our journey of faith."
PRESBYTERIAN
Brown Memorial - Park Avenue Presbyterian
Baltimore, MD 21212
Presbyterian
A ''That All May Freely Serve'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
Faith Presbyterian Church
Baltimore, MD 21239
Presbyterian
''We are a multi-racial and multi-cultural congregation. People of every race, economic status, gender or sexual orientation will find a home at Faith.''
First and Franklin Streets Presbyterian Church
Baltimore, MD 21201
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
Govans Presbyterian Church
Baltimore, MD 21212
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
Light Street Presbyterian
Baltimore, MD 21230
Presbyterian
''All who wish to participate in the life of this faith community are invited and encouraged to do so, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identification, or socioeconomic level.''
UNITARIAN
First Unitarian Church
Baltimore, MD 21201
Unitarian
''A significant portion of our congregation is made up of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals.''
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
First and Stephen's United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ
Baltimore, MD 21212
United Church of Christ
"Open and Affirming," includes LGBT Focus Group
First United Church
United Church of Christ
Baltimore, MD 21231
United Church of Christ
"Christians from other traditions, including the Roman Catholic Church, have found a home in the UCC, and so have gay and lesbian Christians who have not been welcome in other churches. Thus the United Church of Christ celebrates and continues a broad variety of traditions in its common life."
UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Unity Fellowship Church Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21228
Unity Fellowship Church
Gay, lesbian and transgender affirming church. Mailing: PO Box 23845, Baltimore, MD 21203
BETHESDA, MD
JEWISH
Adat Shalom
Bethesda, MD 20817
Jewish
''Diversity and inclusivity have long been hallmarks of Adat Shalom. The community has been welcoming to singles, empty-nesters and interfaith households as well as those who are gay, lesbian, divorced and childless.''
BOWIE, MD
UNITARIAN
Goodloe Memorial Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Bowie, MD 20716
Unitarian
A GLBT-supportive ''Welcoming Congregation''
BOYDS, MD
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Open Door Metropolitan Community Church
Metropolitan Community Church
Boyds, MD 20841
Metropolitan Community Church
Also PO Box 127, Boyds, MD 20841.
COLLEGE PARK, MD
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Holy Redeemer Metropolitan Community Church
Metropolitan Community Church
College Park, MD 20740
Metropolitan Community Church
"Provides opportunities for dynamic spiritual growth, social outreach, and fellowship to the suburban Maryland gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and its supporters."
COLUMBIA, MD
METHODIST
Christ United Methodist
Columbia, MD 21045
Methodist
Christ UMC is part of the Reconciling Ministries Network. We welcome all persons, from all walks of life – people of different races, nationalities, sexual orientations, classes, and mental and physical abilities.
PRESBYTERIAN
Saint John's United Church
Columbia, MD 21044
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
FINKSBURG, MD
OTHER SPIRITUALITY
Carroll County Center for Conscious Living
Finksburg, MD
Other Spirituality
"We are a Religious Science church. We accept all faiths, all sexual orientations, all races, nationalities etc. We teach spirituality and the Universal Laws of truth. Our teaching is considered a faith, a philosophy and a way of life."
FREDERICK, MD
UNITY
Unity in Frederick
Frederick, MD 21701
Unity
GLEN DALE, MD
EPISCOPALIAN
St. George's Episcopal Church
Glen Dale, MD 20769
Episcopalian
"St. George's is a community of celebration, learning, and action. We are a warm and caring community that seeks to be inclusive of all God's people. We have members from all ethnic backgrounds, nationalities, family configurations, sexual orientations, and religious traditions."
HAGERSTOWN, MD
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
New Light Metropolitan Community Church
Metropolitan Community Church
Hagerstown, MD 21704
Metropolitan Community Church
KENSINGTON, MD
JEWISH
Temple Emanuel
Kensington, MD 20895
Jewish
Social Justice interests include Kulanu (All of Us) Outreach which supports Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender inclusion.
LANHAM, MD
CHRISTIAN
City of Refuge
Lanham, MD 20706
Christian
Goal: "To create a place where all may feel free to worship, serve, and grow spiritually - without regard to race, ethnicity, social class, age, gender/gender identity, or affectional orientation. We will create a safe place for all persons to flourish - especially women, same-gender-loving individuals and their allies, transgendered persons, persons in recovery, the recently incarcerated, the economically disenfranchised, and persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS."
LAUREL, MD
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Metropolitan Community Church New Covenant
Metropolitan Community Church
Laurel, MD 20708
Metropolitan Community Church
PRESBYTERIAN
Oaklands Presbyterian Church
Laurel, MD 20708
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
ROCKVILLE, MD
BAPTIST
Twinbrook Baptist Church
Alliance of Baptists
Rockville, MD 20851
Baptist
Although our worship is somewhat traditional, our community is anything but. Many of our members have come from different faith traditions, different nations, different philosophical leanings, and may be in different places on their spiritual journey. We are a fully welcome and affirming church. As we interact with each other, we all grow deeper and stronger and more open to the love of Christ in the world.
PRESBYTERIAN
Rockville United Church
Rockville, MD 20851
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
SEVERN, MD
CATHOLIC
Saint Bernadette Parish Roman Catholic
Severn, MD 21144
Catholic
Gay and lesbian ministry.
SILVER SPRING, MD
ACTIVIST
Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Activist
Work includes GLBT issues like gay marriage. ''Partnership of congregations, organizations and individuals deeply committed to our religious principles of human dignity, justice and compassion for all people. We work in the Baltimore Washington & Northern Virginia area to help Unitarian Universalist activists carryout their social and economic justice agendas.''
PRESBYTERIAN
Silver Spring Presbyterian Church
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Unitarian Universalist
UUCSS is a welcoming community, a safe and sacred space, for nurturing spiritual growth and lifelong learning, celebrating diversity, and bending the universe toward justice and compassion.
TAKOMA PARK, MD
PRESBYTERIAN
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
ALEXANDRIA, VA
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Hope United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ
Alexandria, VA 22310
United Church of Christ
''In the spirit of Christian love, we are an open and affirming congregation welcoming people of every race, ethnic heritage, class, age, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.''
ARLINGTON, VA
CATHOLIC
Dignity Northern Virginia
Dignity
Arlington, VA 22210
Catholic
DignityUSA works for respect and justice for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy and support.
PRESBYTERIAN
Clarendon Presbyterian Church
Arlington, VA 22201
Presbyterian
A ''More Light'' GLBT-inclusive Presbyterian Church.
UNITARIAN
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington
Arlington, VA 22204
Unitarian
A Welcoming congregation that intentionally includes the GLBT community.
FAIRFAX, VA
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia (MCC NOVA)
Metropolitan Community Church
Fairfax, VA 22030
Metropolitan Community Church
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
ACTIVIST
Soulforce DC
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Activist
Mission is ''freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance''
LUTHERAN
Lutherans Concerned - Virginia
Lutherans Concerned / North America
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Lutheran
Lutherans Concerned stands as a community of faith, modeling the gospel within the church and within the lesbian and gay community.
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Metropolitan Community Church Fredericksburg
Metropolitan Community Church
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Metropolitan Community Church
Mailing: PO Box 7425, Fredericksburg, VA 22404
UNITARIAN
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Unitarian
The congregation unanimously passed the resolution to become a Welcoming Congregation, which ''affirms
and declares that [the UUFF] actively welcomes gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) persons as full participants
in the life of the Fellowship.''
Mailing: PO Box 663; Washington, DC 22404
MCLEAN, VA
CHRISTIAN
Believers Covenant Fellowship
McLean, VA 22102
Christian
Social Justice Ministry supports GLBT community.
STERLING, VA
UNITARIAN
Unitarian Universalists of Sterling
Sterling, VA 20164
Unitarian
A GLBT Welcoming Congregation. ''An open-minded and supportive community, embracing diversity, a variety of religious expressions, and social activism.'' Mailing: Unitarian Universalists of Sterling, P.O. Box 1632, Sterling, VA 20167-1601.
Note: These dynamic community groups can grow, switch leadership, move or disband quickly. Locations and information may have changed since this Directory database was last updated. See their official web site and contact them before visiting their locations for participation. Information may have been culled from multiple public sources, and Metro Weekly assumes no affiliation with or responsibility for the organizations themselves.
