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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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Advent Wreath Making
An Activity for All Ages | Togo West Parlor
December 1, 2024
10:00am
Speaker Series
G. Derek Musgrove
Black “Protest Politics” in the 1980s and 1990s
December 8, 2024
10 am
Lafayette Fellowship Gathering
Holiday Dinner & Festive Game Night
December 10, 2024
6:30–8:30pm
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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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.