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Whoever You Are, We Welcome You
At St. John’s, Lafayette Square, we believe Jesus calls us to be instruments of his grace and love. Empowered by the Spirit of God, we come together in service and worship to deepen our bond with Christ and build a community where all are accepted: in our parish, in our city, and across our world.
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Speaker Series
The Increasing Threat of Microplastics
Dr. Jesse Meiller, marine ecologist and environmental toxicologist
April 27, 2025
10:00am
Speaker Series
The Refugee Committee will host policy expert Aaron Reichlin-Melnick.
He will discuss current policies impacting immigrants, refugees, and service providers.
May 4, 2025
10:00 am
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St. John’s, Lafayette Square is a downtown DC Episcopal parish across from the White House on the corner of 16th and H Streets NW. Whether you are a current or prospective member, a visitor to the city, or simply in search of solitude during the day, we invite you to come and worship.
St. John’s is a church for people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and viewpoints grounded in love. Whoever you are, we welcome you.