The pastors really live out the gospel. If you hear how much they have sacrificed for God and where…read morethey have served, you can see they really live out a life of service and love sharing the gospel to people who have been neglected. They use to live in the ghettos of Boston where there were as many funerals there as there are wedding in DC. They opened their house to the neighborhood children who often didn't have enough to eat or needed a safe place. On a side note regarding the post on Chinese New years, all the Christians I know in China and Taiwan celebrate Chinese New Years because it's a time to connect with family and friends and to share and tell them how much you love them. It's not easy being Christian in China and some of them have given up professions, suffered persecution, and are barely scrapping by, but they celebrate Chinese New Years....maybe differently from others....like with prayer and church services along with visiting family, feeding and helping the poor and witnessing to them. Chinese Christians definitely celebrate and share Christ's love during the two week national celebration!

When we walked in the door, I was struck by how the pastor greeted us, walked us up to "kid city"…read morewhere we could drop off our kids, and then found us seats. As a campus minister, it challenged me to think about how when we are in positions of leadership we can think we are "above" normal tasks such as ushering and welcoming people at the door. However, are there ways I can live out my faith and service in doing humble tasks as the pastor of this church modeled out? Thanks District church, for helping my faith to grow from that visit!

My wife and I were married at All Souls Unitarian Church in 1981 - so we have been attending there…read morefor over 45 years. We have seen the church go through some very wonderful times with Ministers like Rev. David Eaton and Rev. Dr. Rob Hardies and also some difficult times - especially around the departure of Rev. Dr. Susan Moore, when she left the church. Moving on from the past to today, the church is in great shape. It is very well attended, with newcomers receiving a warm welcome and often returning many more times. Overall it is well managed and well ministered, although it has often struggled with an operating deficit. In addition, as sometimes happens there is a hiccup right now due to some misallocation of funds - some funds which were raised to help with building restoration (it is well over a century old) were used instead to help close an operating deficit. This is being addressed now. The good news is that the church has set itself on a pathway to be able to "live within its means". While it very well attended, there are many attendees who put money in the plate during the service, but do not make a financial pledge. This is now an imporant topic for the church and as I write this, my hope and my prayer, is that everyone/family who attend on a regular basis will be moved to make a pledge - which is important both for the giver, as a personal committment to the church, and to the church officers, for budgeting and financial planning purposes. God Bless all who read this and all who attend the church and all who serve the church. Amen,

Extraordinary congregation set in a community where people of all colors, backgrounds, and cultures…read moregather. The church is architecturally a copy of St. Martin's in the Fields in London. I find it a very beautiful space. The music reflects this eclectic composition and is gorgeous. Often Bach played on the fine organ completes the service.

This is really my favorite church in Washington, D.C. There are a number of hours that the church…read moreis open for walk-in tourists and prayer ministry. One thing is that slender altar coordinator does not understand that after afternoon mass a few of us are there to pray. She has interrupted several people while they were praying to urge them to attend the Novena. "It will only take two minutes," she tells us, as if in admonition. This interruption was not polite, but in your face. The family masses are friendly, but weekdays, some people seem overly somber and caught up in reflection to the point of a weird head-trip they can't even offer a Christian hello, smile, or ask. So I invite this prayer for all visitors & regulars that whoever they are, rich or poor, whatever color, whatever employment, that they feel safe, cherished and welcome. Pray your guardian angels keep you safe from vudu. A Prayer for Gratitude and Appreciation Lord, I thank You for the opportunity to work with such amazing people. Please help me to express my gratitude and appreciation for my colleagues. May I encourage and uplift others with my words and actions? 1 Thessalonians 5:18 "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Lord, thank You for the gift of my colleagues and the work I have. May I always have a heart of gratitude, and may my actions reflect Your love. Amen. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for the people I work with. Please help me to appreciate them more and to express my gratitude regularly. May my heart be full of thankfulness for the opportunity to serve others through my work. Amen. Source: Prayerlit.com

If you have the opportunity to celebrate Mass here, pls take it! It is a wonderful experience at a…read morebeautiful church. We had the privilege of attending a Palm Sunday service and wow. We were so grateful to be a part of it. The choir was outstanding and there is plenty of room to accommodate everyone. I highly recommend attending!

To know Union City Church is to live their tagline- "A church united in a world divided." Founded…read morewith Biblical principles, it's not conservative or progressive. It's a church that pushes people toward Jesus so that congregants can be bridge builders and a witness to Washington, D.C. That's who Union City is at their core. Now for the details. 1) Service: There are two services- 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday. Each service starts with 3-4 songs for worship with lyrics projected onto a main screen and two side TVs. Announcements are made by various members of the congregation. Sermons are around 30-45 minutes and are steeped in Scripture. The wife-husband team takes turns preaching and both are equally gifted communicators and orators. Each service ends with a reading of the Union City liturgy. (It's the liturgy- how Biblical and bridge-building- that first convinced my family to make Union City our home.) 2) Atmosphere: Union City Church is intentional about creating a welcoming space. Greeters with "welcome" signs say hi to you as you walk in and the lobby is set up with places to sit and connect with people, coffee/water/juice, and the "Connect" area for people who want to go deeper in the church. When my family and I were visiting churches, Union City was the most genuinely friendly. 2) Location: They rent space in the Showroom in downtown Washington, D.C. Although there aren't as many coffee shops and restaurants open Sundays nearby, you can always find free street parking. And it's easier to get to from all different parts of the city. Living in Southeast D.C., it takes me 12 minutes to drive. The McPherson Metro Station is two blocks away! If you're a Christian and want a church family, consider going to Union City Church. It's led by the most thoughtful and integritous people, filled by kind congregants, and is intentional about serving the city and world.

The pastors are absolutely amazing and the services are really something special!! People are so…read morefriendly, and atmosphere is super welcoming!! Also, between the parking garage and the close proximity to the metros, union city is super accessible!!

Visited when I was here on my trip Music is quite loud if…read moresitting in the front But the message was sooo good really enjoyed the messages yesterday Staff were super nice and friendly so nice to see so many young people gathered together Great book selection got one book each

Best church ever! Best church ever! From the moment I walked in, I felt incredibly welcomed and…read morepart of an amazing community. The worship is powerful and full of energy, and you can truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout the service. The pastor delivers inspiring, Christ-centered messages that speak directly to your heart. Everyone--from the greeters to the volunteers--radiates warmth and joy. Passion City Church DC is more than a church; it's a family. I'm so grateful to have found this place!

We've been to quite a few churches, temples, cathedrals, and mosques in 82 countries. And very few…read morehouses of worship in the U.S. can compare to the world's greatest churches. But the National Cathedral is on par with some of our favorite cathedrals around the world! It lives up to its billing. The space is palatial and exquisite, hosting some rather famous guests over the years. The stained glass windows are extraordinary, and the high ceilings and exterior architecture are impressive. President Woodrow Wilson is buried along the south wall on the first floor of the cathedral for those, like me, who seek out presidential burial locations.

Washington, DC - Washington National Cathedral is a stunning and grandiose sight to behold. Built…read morein the Neo-Gothic architectural style, it's the sixth largest cathedral in the world. We stumbled into a Sunday service (and free parking) during a recent visit to DC and experienced a bit of the worship service with live music. Welcoming staff handed out well-produced program books to all who wandered in. The cathedral offers various tours or self-guided sightseeing, and you can even climb the bell tower. As serious as the whole facade may appear, there are winking playful elements hidden throughout, such as a Darth Vader limestone grotesque, and a stained glass window depicting a space theme. Be sure not to miss the Bishop's Garden - beside the outdoor cafe - an intimate and contemplative space with a gazebo and landscaped grounds and paths. Whether you're religious or not, it's a beautiful and meditative place to retreat to from the bustle of the outside world.

Attended mass and walked around the Basilica. The space is huge and absolutely beautiful. There's a…read moregift shop. Very accessible by metro, a short walk from the station. 10/10 would recommend!

This is just one of my favorite places to go in the world to look at a man-made wonder. This truly…read moreis one of my favorite ways to pass time. The sheer grandiose nature and beauty of the basilica is unexplainable. Everytime I go here, I'm in such reverence for the Lord, but also, my megalophobia kicks in hehe- but in a good way! Would recommend to go explore on a hot summer day 'cause it's nice and cool in there! Just make sure you don't accidentally walk into mass starting.

Might there be a museum or educational center about mainline Protestantism in the United States? If…read moreso, maybe this old church is good place for that. The gorgeous stained-glass windows are an education in themselves. Then there is the furniture and the architecture. This place is more than history, if you ask me. It's about our heritage as a nation. That heritage encompasses many other traditions as well. Bear in mind that mainline Protestantism is not about the extremism many of us associate with religion today. These religionists were not and are not Science deniers. They wanted to, and still want to, better understand the Big Picture. For them, this big picture was partly based on the Bible and partly based on the experiences of civilization since ancient times. We need to remember our mainline Protestant tradition, I believe. It's one of many traditions, but still, worth remembering, Full disclosure: I was raised in this congregation during the 50s and 60s. The people I knew here were good-hearted; definitely not self-righteous. I've lived in another state for decades. After college, I gave up on religion but, over the years, sensed that my academic rationalism was not very fulfilling. Those intuitions eventually led me to join a Quaker meeting. I'm sure my upbringing in this congregation helped me get here.

It saddens me to write this review, because yet another historical institution steeped in history…read morewill likely soon cease to exist. Grace Reformed Church is a traditional church that oozes history. This is the church that Theodore Roosevelt built. The President was a member of Grace Reformed and, in fact, walked to it from the White House to its location on 15th St NW every Sunday while in DC. Built in 1877, Grace Reformed is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Like so many Protestant churches nationwide, attendance at Grace Reformed was sparse. Still, that didn't stop Reverend David Massey from belting out his sermon as if to an auditorium full. Reverend Massey is one of those unique ministers who knows how to balance Bible teachings with everyday life. He doesn't "preach", he converses. He tells personal stories--honestly--and finds a way to relate life to the highlighted passages of the day. The small congregation meets in the church social hall for coffee and refreshments after every service. We were invited to join and are so glad we did! Church members were very friendly, welcoming and warm. Some come from miles away in Virginia and Maryland just to attend this special church. They were interested in our lives and weren't shy about sharing theirs (many of which are quite interesting!) We learned, however, that dwindling attendance is likely going to force the church to sell its building, which is very distressing to hear.

Father Richard recently performed last rites for my husband. It was very powerful and heartwarming…read moreto know he was blessed in his last days. Father Richar is so compassionate and caring and kind. A week later, Father Richard presided at my husband's funeral. I couldn't have been more pleased at how he captured our love and lives and gave a truly special and caring eulogy. Then he gave me his notes to treasure for the rest of my life. So grateful!

I'm not really into reviewing churches on Yelp, but here goes. The church has a vibrant, diverse,…read morevery friendly congregation. The music here stands out- both in selection, and in a wonderful organ. I enjoyed the sermon. Not much to compain about here at all. Made this visitor feel very welcome. I'd certainly go again.

The 10:30am Sunday Mass is the most beautiful and reverent novus ordo. For a more contemporary…read moreMass, check out the 7:30pm Sunday Mass, which has a bustling young adult community.

St. Thomas the Apostle is a special parish. This is where I attended my first traditional Latin…read moreMass, and I continue to come here to keep learning. The priests here are awesome and the parishioners are warm and welcoming. I enjoy listening to the beautiful chanting during the Latin Mass. This parish also offers a lot for your personal spiritual growth. Occasionally there are spiritual talks, Bible studies, classes that teach how to sing the chants; I have even heard the heavenly Palestrina Choir sing here on a surprise DC stop. Although I live in Maryland and am not formally a parishioner here, I really enjoy coming here to pray and partake of everything exciting and great that happens here. If I lived in DC, I would want to join this parish.