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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Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent

During the Lenten Season we introduce a new rhythm to our life and days. We introduce elements of prayer, meditation, fasting, and service to our daily routine and these changes have a profound effect on our lives. We become more relaxed and our days less forced.
Prayer brings us into regular conversation with God. Meditation brings awareness to each and every activity of one’s life. It’s a turning on of all our senses to full volume and capacity, so we capture every thing that is going on around us. Fasting reminds us of the abundance we enjoy, and helps us confront our addictions. Claude McKay says service is a beautiful word that has fallen upon bad days, but in fact service means respect. Service frees us from self-will and in serving others teaches us how to care for ourselves.
When we introduce the disciplines of Lent into our daily routine we actually find we have more time rather than less. Prayer helps us concentrate on God’s desires for us, not our own. Meditation, helps us become aware of our surroundings and how they play an active part in our day. Fasting turns us away from self-indulgence, and service reminds us that each day is an opportunity to make a difference.
The Lenten disciplines enable us to make a full commitment to each and every day, to do our best at all time, and then to let things unfold rather than trying to force them.
Lent reminds each of us how “to be the very best we can be.”

Webb Hubbell

Appointed readings for today: Isaiah 49: 8-15, Psalm 145:8-19, John 5:19-29


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