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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Contact

MINISTRIES – UPDATED 08.02.23
CHRISTIAN FORMATION AND EDUCATION
Bible Study  Jack Reiffer
Being With The Rev. William Morris
Book Group  Janet Edmond
Church School  The Rev. Sarah Akes-Cardwell
Education for Ministry (EFM) Carolyn Crouch
Sacred Ground The Rev. William Morris
COMMUNITY BUILDING (IN-REACH)
Care of Creation  Joanne Hutton
Christmas Pageant The Rev. Sarah Akes-Cardwell
Community Building Events Holly Sukenik
Lafayette Fellowship Hilary West
Latrobe Fellowship Jess Unger
LGBTQ+ Fellowship Anthony Pegues
Midweek Men’s Group Carter Keithley
Parish Lunch Holly Sukenik
Pastoral Care The Rev. Shawn Evelyn
Sisters at St. John’s Emily Lucio
Women’s Retreat Lisa Kirchenbauer
ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND OUTREACH
Bishop Walker School  Andrew Clarke
Christmas Gift Drive  The Rev. Shawn Evelyn
Communities in Schools  Ann Gardner & Livy More
Downtown Cluster The Rev. Shawn Evelyn
Grace’s Table Elizabeth Field
Kwasa  Abbot McCartney
Outreach Committee  Jess Sanchez
Refugee Committee Lacey Broemel
Samaritan Ministries Matt Bode
W.I.N. Sarah Wood
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP
Acolytes Nora Haugh
Chalice Bearers Joanne Hutton
Crucifers Kenny Kraft
Flower Guild Katherine Kyle
Greeters Eleanor Odom
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) Kristie Hansen
Lectors/Lay Readers  Martha Ellison
Livestream Tech Lisa Koehler
Music Brent Erstad
Tour Guides Richard T. Busch
Ushers  James Czerwonky

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