Exploring the Orthodox Church

Hey All,

I am an evangelical Christian (baptist), who has, for a number of years, felt called to look into or explore the Orthodox faith. I've never been to a service, and don't know much about the tenets of the faith beyond some of the basics I've read online. I think my curiosity comes from a combination of a sense of unfulfillment with my current Church/faith, and a little bit of exploration into other sects of Christianity when I attended Catholic high school - it was my first true exposure to a different kind of Christianity. I'm not ready to say if conversion is in my future, but I feel the need to find out.

What would you suggest I read to learn more about the eastern Orthodox Church? I welcome any and all suggestions. I'm in the Washington D.C. area, so I'm hoping to find a church and community in there area that would welcome a respectfully curious woman to learn more and observe if possible.

TY