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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Parish Community

Nursery

Nursery Care is provided for infants and toddlers (up to three years) by paid and trained attendants on Sundays. The nursery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September through May) and 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon (June through Labor Day weekend). The Nursery is located in the basement of the Parish House. The Nursery offers a quiet and attractive setting for our youngest children to play and nap while their parents are in Church or engaged in other activities on Sunday.


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  • SERMONS/FORUMS
    Speaker Series: Religion and the Holocaust
    10.25.21

    Sermon for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
    10.24.21

    Speaker Series: Investing in the Education of African American Boys
    10.19.21

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16th and H Streets, NW, Washington, DC 20005 • (202) 347-8766