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.

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.

Clergy, Staff, & Vestry

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

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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March 8 – Wednesday in the Second Week of Lent

Mountains play an important part in our imagination, and often in our lives. While success can be described as a pinnacle, some try to make it literal. I remember when … Continue reading March 8 – Wednesday in the Second Week.

March 7 – Tuesday in the Second Week of Lent

Do you think I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and make good your vows to the Most … Continue reading March 7 – Tuesday in the Second Week.

March 6 – Monday is the Second Week of Lent

“But to you who listen I say…” With that introduction in today’s gospel reading, Luke recites the middle and most important section of Jesus’s great ‘Sermon on the Plain.’ In … Continue reading March 6 – Monday is the Second Week.

February 28 – Tuesday in the First Week of Lent

Love is Come Again, Like Wheat that Springeth Green In a recent column about death and grief, Margaret Renkl wrote, “My mother’s sudden death obliterated any illusion that daily patterns … Continue reading February 28 – Tuesday in the First Week.


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