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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
Ronald White
Unprecedented: The Third Act of John Quincy Adams
Sunday, February 8, 2026
10:00am
Speaker Series
Randall B. Woods
John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People
Sunday, February 15, 2026
10:00am
Ash Wednesday Offerings
Services & Ashes to Go
February 18, 2026
7:30am | 12 noon | 7pm services
Music at St. John’s
Livestreamed Services
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Grow with Us
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Music at St. John’s
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Our History
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Join us for worship, classes, fellowship, and music events. Visit our Connect page to learn more. We look forward to welcoming you more fully to the St. John’s community!
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Livestreamed Services
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany followed by our Annual Meeting
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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.