Houses of Worship
Churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious institutions serving Upper Northwest DC. Many have been community anchors for over a century.
Showing 18 institutions
Adas Israel Congregation
Conservative Judaism2850 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...
FeaturedAmerican Fazl Mosque
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community2141 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 ...
FeaturedFriends 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...
FeaturedNational 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...
FeaturedSt. Ann Catholic Church
Roman Catholic4001 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...
FeaturedTemple Sinai
Reform Judaism3100 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 ...
FeaturedWashington Hebrew Congregation
Reform Judaism3935 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...
All Souls Church Unitarian
Unitarian Universalist1500 Harvard St NW
Sundays 10:00am
Founded in 1821 as First Unitarian Church of Washington. President John Quincy Adams was a founding member.
All Souls Episcopal Church
Episcopal2300 Cathedral Ave NW
Sundays 8:30am, 11am
A welcoming Episcopal congregation in Woodley Park offering traditional liturgy and a strong commitment to community ser...
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...
Kadampa Meditation Center Washington DC
Kadampa Buddhism1201 4th St SW
Daily meditations and classes; see website for schedule
Offers meditation classes and modern Buddhist teachings. Features a 250-person meditation room.
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
United Methodist3401 Nebraska Ave NW
Sundays 9:00am, 11:00am
A historic Methodist church with land purchased with contributions including $100 from Abraham Lincoln.
SGI-USA Washington DC Culture Center
Nichiren Buddhism3417 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 Orthodox2815 36th St NW
Sundays Orthros 9:15am, Divine Liturgy 10:30am
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral serving Washington DC and the surrounding region since 1904.
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
Episcopal4201 Albemarle St NW
Sundays 8am, 9am, 11:15am
A vibrant Episcopal parish serving the Tenleytown and American University Park communities with traditional worship and ...
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.
Temple Micah
Reform Judaism2829 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 ...
Washington Buddhist Vihara
Theravada Buddhism5017 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.
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