Houses of Worship

Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious institutions serving Upper Northwest DC. Many have been community anchors for over a century.

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Adas Israel Congregation

Conservative Judaism

2850 Quebec St NW

Shabbat Services Fridays 6pm, Saturdays 9:30am

Washington's largest Conservative Jewish congregation, offering traditional egalitarian worship and a wide range of prog...

Est. 1869
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American Fazl Mosque

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

2141 Leroy Pl NW

Daily prayers; Jummah (Friday) prayers 1pm

The first mosque built for Islamic worship in the United States, this historic landmark has served the Ahmadiyya Muslim ...

Est. 1950
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Friends Meeting of Washington

Religious Society of Friends (Quaker)

2111 Florida Ave NW

Sundays 9:00am (First Day School), 10:30am (Meeting for Worship)

Washington's largest Quaker community with over 300 members. Historic Colonial Revival building on the National Register...

Est. 1930
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National Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian (PCUSA)

4101 Nebraska Ave NW

Sundays 8:30am, 11am

Known as the 'National Church' for Presbyterians, this landmark features a 173-foot Tower of Faith and serves as a spiri...

Est. 1795
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St. Ann Catholic Church

Roman Catholic

4001 Yuma St NW

Sundays 7:30am, 11:00am, 7:00pm (Young Adult Mass)

The oldest Catholic parish west of Rock Creek Park and north of Georgetown. Features one of 100 Vatican-sanctioned repli...

Est. 1875
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Temple Sinai

Reform Judaism

3100 Military Rd NW

Shabbat Services Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 10:30am

One of Washington's largest Reform Jewish congregations, known for its engaging worship, robust education programs, and ...

Est. 1951
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Washington Hebrew Congregation

Reform Judaism

3935 Macomb St NW

Shabbat Services Fridays 6pm, Saturdays 10:30am

The oldest Jewish congregation in Washington, DC, serving the community since 1852 with Reform Jewish worship and extens...

Est. 1852

All Souls Church Unitarian

Unitarian Universalist

1500 Harvard St NW

Sundays 10:00am

Founded in 1821 as First Unitarian Church of Washington. President John Quincy Adams was a founding member.

Est. 1821

All Souls Episcopal Church

Episcopal

2300 Cathedral Ave NW

Sundays 8:30am, 11am

A welcoming Episcopal congregation in Woodley Park offering traditional liturgy and a strong commitment to community ser...

Est. 1911

Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ

United Church of Christ (UCC)

3400 Lowell St NW

Sundays 10am

A progressive, inclusive congregation in the heart of Cleveland Park known for its commitment to social justice and welc...

Est. 1916

Kadampa Meditation Center Washington DC

Kadampa Buddhism

1201 4th St SW

Daily meditations and classes; see website for schedule

Offers meditation classes and modern Buddhist teachings. Features a 250-person meditation room.

Est. 1994

Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church

United Methodist

3401 Nebraska Ave NW

Sundays 9:00am, 11:00am

A historic Methodist church with land purchased with contributions including $100 from Abraham Lincoln.

Est. 1852

SGI-USA Washington DC Culture Center

Nichiren Buddhism

3417 Massachusetts Ave NW

Various meetings throughout the week

A center for Nichiren Buddhist practice and SGI-USA activities in the Washington DC area.

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Greek Orthodox

2815 36th St NW

Sundays Orthros 9:15am, Divine Liturgy 10:30am

The Greek Orthodox Cathedral serving Washington DC and the surrounding region since 1904.

Est. 1904

St. Columba's Episcopal Church

Episcopal

4201 Albemarle St NW

Sundays 8am, 9am, 11:15am

A vibrant Episcopal parish serving the Tenleytown and American University Park communities with traditional worship and ...

Est. 1874

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

4900 Connecticut Ave NW

Sundays 10:30am

A Reconciling in Christ congregation welcoming all people. Worship includes communion every Sunday.

Est. 1948

Temple Micah

Reform Judaism

2829 Wisconsin Ave NW

Shabbat Services Fridays 8pm, Saturdays 10am

An intimate Reform congregation known for its warm community, musical worship traditions, and commitment to tikkun olam ...

Est. 1963

Washington Buddhist Vihara

Theravada Buddhism

5017 16th St NW

Sundays 9:00am meditation, 10:00am Dhamma talk

One of the oldest Buddhist centers in the Washington DC area, offering meditation instruction and Buddhist teachings.

Est. 1966

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