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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SPEAKER SERIES

The Speaker Series is an adult education program held on select Sundays. We hear from scholars, poets, and leaders in our world, and in the world of faith.

Lisa Kirchenbauer, Founder and President, Omega Wealth Management – May 7, 2023

  • Lisa Kirchenbauer
  • 07/05/2023
  • 50:24

Lisa Kirchenbauer, St. John’s parishioner and an accomplished wealth manager, will speak on aligning values and money in a talk sponsored by the Care of Creation ministry. Some investors believe that there are trade-offs to Environmental, Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance (ESG) investing or think that it’s just a fad. But the idea of aligning of values and investments is not new and has become a smart investment strategy for many organizations, including the Episcopal Church. Join Lisa, CFP®, RLP®, CeFT®, as she provides an overview of the history and current considerations of ESG investing, particularly as it integrates with the strategy of St. John’s Investment Committee.

Pierre Thomas, Chief Justice Correspondent for ABC News: April 30, 2023

  • Pierre Thomas
  • 30/04/2023
  • 46:04

Pierre Thomas, Chief Justice Correspondent for ABC News, speaks about his work for the network, which he joined in November 2000. Thomas reports for “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” and all platforms including ABC News Radio and digital.

Evan Osnos, staff writer for The New Yorker, on his 2020 biography of President Biden

  • Evan Osnos
  • 23/04/2023
  • 47:46

Evan Osnos, staff writer for The New Yorker,speaks on his 2020 biography of President Biden. Osnos won the National Book Award for his most recent book, Age of Ambition, about economic, political, and social change in China, and he shared a Pulitzer Prize for his investigative reporting at the Chicago Tribune.

Kim Sajet, the first female director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery

  • Kim Sajet
  • 05/03/2023
  • 12:45

Kim Sajet, the first female director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, will speak about the gallery. Sajet is known for a cross-disciplinary approach that merges painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking with poetry, installation art, video, and performance, to make the past personal and deepen our understanding of how people have changed the course of history.

Sean Wilentz, Professor of History at Princeton University and author of The Age of Reagan: A History, 1974–2008

  • Sean Wilentz
  • 26/02/2023
  • 45:25

Sean Wilentz, Professor of History at Princeton University and author of The Age of Reagan: A History, 1974–2008. Professor Wilentz studies U.S. political and social history. His book The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln was awarded the Bancroft Prize and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.


  • EVENTS

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  • SERMONS/FORUMS
    Being With ~ The Rev. William Morris on April 16, 2023
    05.23.23

    Regrounding with God ~ The Rev. Robert W. Fisher on April 16, 2023
    05.15.23

    The Best Friend ~ The Rev. Sarah Akes-Cardwell on May 7, 2023
    05.11.23

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