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

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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Blog

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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Remembering Dr. Benjamin Hutto

Dear Parishioners, Ben Hutto, Director of Music Ministry at St. John’s, died on September 29. St. John’s will hold a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 12, to honor his ministry among us and to give thanks to God for the blessing he.

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Remembering the Past and Dreaming about the Future: Thoughts on an Anniversary

I’ve never been one to draw much attention to myself on birthdays or other special occasions in my own life. It wasn’t until I met my wife, Catherine, that I started to recognize the importance of birthdays and anniversaries. She has shown me that.

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  • EVENTS

  • SERMONS/FORUMS
    Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent
    02.28.21

    Holy Habits Podcast – Being Seen and Known: Confession with the Rev. Martin L. Smith
    02.26.21

    Speaker Series – Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment and the Legacy of the Civil War.
    02.21.21

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