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Whoever You Are, We Welcome You
At St. John’s, Lafayette Square, we believe Jesus calls us to be instruments of his grace and love. Empowered by the Spirit of God, we come together in service and worship to deepen our bond with Christ and build a community where all are accepted: in our parish, in our city, and across our world.
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St. John's Book Group
Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis.
December 4, 2025
7:00pm
Refugee Committee Volunteer Day
5710A General Washington Drive, Alexandria VA
December 6, 2025
10:30am–12:30pm
Speaker Series
The Rev. Richard Burnett
General Secretary of the Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion
December 7, 2025
10:00am
Lafayette Fellowship
Holiday dinner and Christmas-themed games
December 9, 2025
6:30pm - 8:30 pm
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Music at St. John’s
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Our History
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St. John’s, Lafayette Square is a downtown DC Episcopal parish across from the White House on the corner of 16th and H Streets NW. Whether you are a current or prospective member, a visitor to the city, or simply in search of solitude during the day, we invite you to come and worship.
St. John’s is a church for people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and viewpoints grounded in love. Whoever you are, we welcome you.