Washington Metro Catholics is a faithful, broad-based Metro DC Meetup group for practicing Catholics, lapsed Catholics and non-Catholics who are interested in Roman Catholic spirituality, history, doctrine and practice. The group offers a variety of activities, with both a domestic and international focus. The group welcomes both married couples and singles. The group is organized by lay Catholics from different parishes. So, the group is not affiliated with a specific parish, nor is the group f …

Interested in casual, weekday evening conversations (and hearing interesting speakers) to explore questions and doubts related to Christian faith and finding meaning in life? If yes, then grab a beer and join us! DC Theology Pub is an experimental conversation designed to foster fresh new perspectives on--and questions regarding--Christian spirituality in the 21st Century: it is part discussion group and part speaker series. Recently we have started to focus on book discussions on science and fa …

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

We are a growing community of 20s and 30s on spiritual journeys and seek others to join with and around us. We are exploring the intersection of ancient and contemporary rituals, lifestyles and worlds, sacred texts and spiritual practices. We are a community rooted in Jesus’ way of speaking, praying and living in love and service to God and others. Therefore, we engage in discussion and relationship through Journey Groups that meet in people’s homes; we serve our communities in various ways; …

This organizations is established to bring together African-Americans of the Catholic faith. As a group we will check out different services at the numerous Catholic churches in the DC area. Addedly, we will have social activities, brunches, and volunteer opportunities in the Washington, DC. Today the 270 million Catholics of African descent represent almost 25% of the one billion Roman Catholics throughout the world in more than 59 countries (the count is based on millions and fractions of a mi …

Interested in casual, weekday evening conversations (and hearing interesting speakers) to explore questions and doubts related to Christian faith and finding meaning in life? If yes, then grab a beer and join us! Arlington Theology Pub is an experimental conversation designed to foster fresh new perspectives on--and questions regarding--Christian spirituality in the 21st Century: it is part discussion group and part speaker series. But all of it should be challenging in one way or another...It's …

This is a monthly meet-up for conversation around a topic related to theology, religion, or church. Some participants are affiliated with Trinity Presbyterian Church, Arlington, VA, but others have joined us and we are growing. This group is connected with the Arlington Theology Pub, which hosts larger events such as book signings and author lectures in the Arlington area.

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Imagine ... a group of people meeting in a bar, coffee shop or wherever else it is convenient to engage in meaningful conversations about life. Imagine ... communities where everyone, regardless of anything, is seen and honored as sacred. Imagine ... spirituality without religious trappings. Check out the different meetups below. If you can't find one you like, you can suggest a new one and we will see about getting it started!

A theologically safe space where a progressive, but diverse community questions, explores and grows into faith expressions that speak to us and empower us to make a difference in the world. We relish the journey and invite you to engage with us in our quest for genuine spiritual maturity and integrity. Check us out at www.emmanuelyork.org or on Facebook.      Phone 717-801-1084

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

We are a worship community in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. We are a diverse, multi-denominational church family that has been a part of the emergent church friendship for years. We gather for worship in a historic building on Sundays at 11am! Our mission is simply stated as being "followers of Christ, and good neighbors in the world!"

Looking for people in their 30's-40's who are Christian and single like yourself? Tired of traveling to the likes of DC, Baltimore, Virginia, or to just about the end of kingdom come to meet said age group of faith based singles? The Frederick, eastern West Virginia, and Hagerstown areas all have thriving Christian Singles communities, yet there seems to be little to no outlet for us to gather, discuss ideas on faith, theology, relationships, love, marriage, hiking, the last movie we saw, favort …

* Do you believe in the message of Jesus more than what you are told to believe about him? * Is your devotion to God more about following Jesus than it is about worshiping Christ? * Do you take the Bible seriously, not literally? *Do you believe that Christianity is one of many ways in which to worship God? If these are but a few questions on your mind, know you are not alone. There are many who believe as you do and we want to meet with you for fellowship and friendship. This is a group of like …

This is the re-birthing of a unique spiritual community. It is a bringing forth of a "Beloved Community". Our purpose is creating an environment where each Individual can realize (be) his/her Authentic SELF, Higher SELF, God-SELF, Christ-SELF, Buddha-SELF, ATMAN, Krishna-SELF, by whatever name this SELF may be called. Stated another way, our purpose is to enlighten, empower, encourage, and enrich the life and lives of each other. We are trans-denominational which means we draw from a number of s …