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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Clergy, Staff, & Vestry

Clergy

Robert W. Fisher

The Rev. Robert W. Fisher
Rector
Ext. 302
Contact the Rev. Robert Fisher

Will Morris (2)

The Rev. William Morris
Assisting Priest for
Engaging Local Communities
Ext. 319
Contact the Rev. William Morris

Sarah Akes-Cardwell

The Rev. Sarah Akes-Cardwell
Associate for Children and Family Ministries
Ext. 307
Contact the Rev. Sarah Akes-Cardwell

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The Rev. Shawn Evelyn
Associate for Parish Life
Ext. 303
Contact the Rev. Shawn Evelyn

Staff

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Sharlyne Griffin
Operations Manager
Ext. 305
Contact Sharlyne

Preston

Preston Cherouny
Interim Parish Administrator
Ext. 316
Contact Preston

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Brent Erstad
Director of Music and Organist
Ext. 308
Contact Brent

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Dr. Lyn Loewi
Associate Organist
Contact Lyn

Lisa Koehler

Lisa Koehler
Program Associate and
Executive Assistant to the Rector
Ext. 300
Contact Lisa

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Javier Obregon
Sexton

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Glynnis Bryant
Sexton

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David Gamboa
Sexton

Vestry

Under the Canons of the Episcopal Church, the Vestry of St. John’s Parish is responsible for the economic health of the Parish and for providing support for the ministry of the clergy.

The Vestry consists of the Rector, the Senior Warden, the Junior Warden and twelve members of the Vestry elected by the Parish. The twelve members serve staggered terms of four years and the Senior and Junior Wardens serve one-year terms.

Members of the Vestry serve on the major committees of the Parish — Finance, Properties, and Stewardship. The Vestry is assisted by Parish officers—the Secretary, the Treasurer, and one or more Assistant Treasurers. These Parish officers are appointed by the Vestry annually.

Clark Ervin, Senior Warden

Nora Rigby, Junior Warden

Laurie Adams, Tony Anikeeff, Krista Rimple Bradley, Casey Evans, Wendy Fibison, David Gallalee, Fruzsina Harsanyi, Uche Onwuamaegbu, Anthony Pegues, Matthew Taylor, Alfred Thesmar, Carl Ward

Sara McGanity, Treasurer

Allie Raether, Secretary

Harker Rhodes, Parish Counsel

Clark Ervin (2)

Clark Ervin
Senior Warden

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Nora Rigby
Junior Warden

Laurie Adams

Laurie Adams
Vestry Member

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Tony Anikeeff
Vestry Member

Krista Bradley (1)

Krista Rimple Bradley
Vestry Member

Casey Evans

Casey Evans
Vestry Member

Wendy Fibison (1)

Wendy Fibison
Vestry Member

David Gallalee

David Gallalee
Vestry Member

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Fruzsina Harsanyi
Vestry Member

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Uche Onwuamaegbu
Vestry Member

Anthony Pegues

Anthony Pegues
Vestry Member

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Matthew Taylor
Vestry Member

Alfred Thesmar

Alfred Thesmar
Vestry Member

Carl Ward

Carl Ward
Vestry Member

Sara McGanity

Sara McGanity
Treasurer

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Jeremy Skog
Assistant Treasurer

Allie Raether

Allie Raether
Secretary

Harker Rhodes

Harker Rhodes
Parish Counsel


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