WELCOME TO SAINT JOHN’S CHURCH

Welcome to St. John's Church, Lafayette Square—a vibrant historic Episcopal church located across from the White House. We invite you to join with us for worship, Christian fellowship and outreach.

History

From our organization as a parish in 1815 to today, St. John's Church has provided a powerful symbol of faith in the heart of our nation's capital.
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Mission

At St. John's, we believe Christ is calling us to be a renewed church in a changing world. In worship, education, parish life, and social action, we seek to expand our horizons by serving God by loving one another.
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Clergy, Staff, & Vestry

Meet St. John’s diverse and engaging clergy, vestry and staff.
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Directions & Parking

Located at the corner of 16th and H Streets in Northwest Washington, St. John's is near the McPherson Square and Farragut North Metro stations. Limited street parking is available; free valet parking is offered for certain hours.
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First Wednesday Concert – November 4

The next installment of St. John’s First Wednesday Concert will take place on November 4 at 12:10 p.m. inside St. John’s Church. Noah Getz, a jazz and classical saxophonist based in Washington, DC, will perform with assistance by Organist, Michael Lodico.  Hailed as a “highly.

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Theology on Tap-Wednesday, October 21

How do we know what God desires for our lives? What practices can help us get clearer about our own desire to live lives of meaning and purpose? The practice of “discernment”, listening for the voice and presence of God in our daily lives,.

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Sports Equipment for the Kwasa Centre

St. John’s mission trip to the Kwasa Centre is collecting soccer gear including cleats, shin-guards, and jerseys, and other sports items including long jump ropes and deflated basketballs, to take to the children at the Centre when they travel to South Africa October 21..

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First Wednesday Concert

The famed United States Army Chorus will perform our opening concert today, Wednesday, October 7 with assistance from organist SPC Dan Campolieta. The Chorus will perform patriotic favorites, a medley of service songs, some sacred pieces, and a selection of spirituals. The spirituals on the program will.

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The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor to Visit St. John’s

The Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, author, professor, and Episcopal priest will continue St. John’s 200th Anniversary Guest Preacher series on October 11. Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won a 2006 Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association. Her most recent book,.

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    The Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
    08.07.22

    The Sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
    07.31.22

    The Sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
    07.26.22

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