© Brian Kutner
Experience Christ’s love and grace in a welcoming congregation.
From our organization as a parish in 1815, St. John’s, Lafayette Square has been a powerful symbol of faith in the heart of our nation’s capital. Steeped in a rich history as the “Church of the Presidents,” we are a community that seeks to respond to the needs of today through our worship services, renowned music program, outreach ministries, and Christian formation offerings.
From our organization as a parish in 1815, St. John’s, Lafayette Square has been a powerful symbol of faith in the heart of our nation’s capital. Steeped in a rich history as the “Church of the Presidents,” we are a community that seeks to respond to the needs of today through our worship services, renowned music program, outreach ministries, and Christian formation offerings.
St. John’s shines as a beacon of God’s love through faith, worship, care, and community, and offers a place of grace at our historic corner in the nation’s capital.
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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.
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© Abby Greenawalt
Leadership
The clergy of St. John’s joyfully administers the Holy Sacraments, providing a meaningful worship experience as well as parish leadership and pastoral care to the community. Our staff and vestry support St. John’s ministries through day-to-day action and long-term administrative, operational, and financial planning.
Meet Our Leadership