Become a member!
Just attend a Sunday liturgy and ask for a board member afterwards, or email DignityChicago@gmail.com.
Dignity/Chicago commits to providing:
a weekly service in which you can feel comfortable being yourself,
our congregation with religious support, personal counseling, and community
sacraments such as communion, same-sex marriage, and baptism.
At Dignity/Chicago, we rely on the knowledge and kindness of our congregation to help provide these benefits to all. We would love to have as part of our family!
"My partner of 10 years and I were married through Dignity Chicago. We were so happily surprised to find a Catholic organization willing to give us this sacrament. Dignity/Chicago will always hold a special place in our hearts for giving us what no other church would." -Claudia, Dignity/Chicago member
Finally, consider becoming a dues-paying member of our chapter and national organization: $60/year via DignityUSA.org (be sure to select “Chicago” as your chapter).
Families
Dignity/Chicago believes that families are life affirming. We provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for families to practice their Catholic faith. We welcome families of all sexual orientations--from singles and couples, families with children, parents of LGBT children and straight allies. We offer a nursery for toddlers and infants.
Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation
Request it before or after Sunday Mass or at one's bedside, if infirmed.
Baptism and Confirmation
Baptisms and Confirmation are usually celebrated in the context of Mass and Eucharist at Broadway United Methodist Church.
Marriage
Dignity/Chicago affirms the sacramental character of same-sex committed relationships and sponsors union ceremonies for members. Because sacraments are best celebrated in the context of a faith community, asks that those wishing to celebrate a union ceremony are members of Dignity/Chicago for no less than one year prior to the ceremony, participate regularly (at least once per calendar month) in the Sunday celebration of Eucharist, and participate in Dignity/Chicago's program of preparation for couples.
Ceremonies may be celebrated at Broadway United Methodist Church or another site chosen by the couple. A couple wanting to celebrate a union ceremony identifies a sponsoring couple in the community. The couple preparing to celebrate their union, their sponsoring couple, and a priest meet to discuss the couple's history, dynamics of committed relationships, and issues of concern to the couple. Our liturgy/music director is also available for assistance in planning the ceremony.