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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Thursday in the Third Week of Lent

We are over halfway through the Lenten season. It’s a winding, 40-day journey, and we are entering the hardest part of it. We’re too far down the path to look back, yet the end is still out of sight. It’s a spiritual no-man’s land. Perhaps your daily discipline is starting to feel monotonous or cumbersome, rather than enriching. Why does the middle often feel like the toughest and longest part of anything we do? Probably because we are? impatient: we want to see the finish line. However, the full journey is integral. It’s not busy work.
So how can we approach the dog days of Lent with renewed focus? As Episcopalians, we embrace repetition and tradition; however, even amidst the routine, we can get distracted. But sometimes a tweak is all that’s needed to regain focus, and I think this stretch offers each of us a unique opportunity to recommit to our discipline and the season—to fall in love with Lent again and gain strength from the routine.
I hope we can pause to recalibrate: renew for the Lent that lies ahead, find comfort in the ritual, and make it our own. Let us try to see the season in a new light—by listening with more intention, singing with more energy, engaging with more purpose, or simply striving to be present—and aim to gain something more thanwe’d originally planned while we journey with Jesus to the cross.

Sara McGanity

Appointed readings for today: Jeremiah 7:23-28, Psalm 95:6-11, Luke 11:14-23


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