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!

This is still a great cathedral to visit. Even on weekdays, Fridays I think, they will have organ…read moremusic at noon mass. They offer free concerts from classicist musicians, such as in honor of Earth Day or Mother's Day. The Spanish mass will have special ceremonies, even marches. One criticism has to do with some loafers who hang out on the steps, the same pair always panhandling. The last two times I ignored them, and one of them hissed at me and followed me inside with a threatening stare (as if to ask who the hell I thought I was to not say hello back). I don't say hello because then they want me to give them cash. They leave from the steps after mass, but they time their visits to the church for mass times and then don't even come inside for mass. Maybe the church can put up a sign on the steps saying "No Solicitors Please."

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,

All Souls is an amazing place. Having the only original Revere bell in Washington makes it an even…read moremore historical place. The Revere family were rebels, and the Church has been at the forefront of rebelling against the status quo since its foundation. This particular church was founded among others, by President John Quincy Adams, John C. Calhoun and Charles Bullfinch, and it has since been a champion in liberal theology. It was a beehive for the civil rights movement. It was also a center of non-violence and a source of opposition to nuclear arms. The Church recently rededicated the Hiroshima Drawings, a thank-you gift from Hiroshima children following the Church's conveyance of relief supplies after the dropping of the Atomic Bomb. By the way, the Revere Bell, after two hundred years, still tolls on occasions, nowadays each time for the number of Americans killed in action in Iraq during the week. It was Washington's Independence Day Bell until it tolled for abolitionist John Brown's death before the Civil War, another example of the liberal ardor of its members. As to its religious orientation, it is more than a fascinating place. It has the intellectual fervor of William Ellery Channing and Thomas Jefferson personified in the figure of Rob Hardies, and the spiritual awakening of St Gregory of Nyssa in the person of Shauna Lyngood. Their sermons are a credit to both, religious fervor and humanism. As a result, both hard-core thinkers and fervent spiritualists can find a welcoming place there. Also among its firsts, the first public same sex union to be performed in the US happened in its halls. I love All Souls.

Attended a service here a couple years ago and the sermon was on wives submitting to their…read morehusbands. My 12 year old daughter and my husband both turned to me and asked if we could leave, so we did. I believe in a Jesus who calls for mutual submission and equality among sexes, so District Church is not for us.

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!

Beautiful and historic church. However, the clergy are cold and unfriendly (except for the…read moreMonsignor with an Italian name). The images of various American saints are impressive.

Instead of missing Sunday Mass while on the road, I managed to find this gem via the trusty Yelp…read moreapp. There is probably a St. Patrick's in every city, but from what I understand this is one of the oldest and prestigious churches in DC. Considering the church was erected shortly after the US became a country, I'd be hard pressed to say this wasn't in amazing condition. The older the church, the worse the ventilation. Summer time can be brutal here, even if the fans are running the crowds definitely keep the temps up. Evenings are another story in church land, barely anyone is around to disrupt the tranquil vibe. The interior is well kept, clean, and the pews aren't too hard on the knees. Whew. If you find yourself here early on a Sunday, enjoy the impressive choir and cheeky priests. Parking is limited in the area, but then again, it's DC. Park a block around the corner and make the walk to the front steps.

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!!

Faith should appeal to the soul, the heart, and the mind; and Holy Trinity, appropriately enough,…read more covers all three.  It is common to have a mass celebrant who has walked across the street from pursuing work as a professor at the University.  Homilies are thought-provoking and inspiring and it is easy to see that by attending mass there you are growing both spiritually and intellectually.  The inspired music also has a role to play and is deeply moving. This year's (2026) Easter celebration welcomed a record 23 new parishioners to the faith and stands among one of the best religious services my wife and I have ever attended.  Wishes of "Happy Easter" at the end of the mass carried special meaning--as did everyone's beaming smiles.

Educated top notch priests in a supportive, inclusive environment. Very friendly, non-cultish,…read moreparishioners. No tithing requirements like many church like institutions. People are happy to give. Pretty progressive in attitude. Only 1 homily out of many was iffy- no one clapped. Jesuit style though out and so not judgmental. You'll like it.

Amazing mosque…read more This mosque is built on Moorish style of architecture, which is a hybrid of Turkic, Berber, Arab and Visigothic (due to Muslim Moor and Arab invasion of the Visigoth Kingdom) styles. It was funded by the Saudis and commissioned by the Turks, while the architects were from Egypt. Eisenhower inaugurated this mosque as a symbol of unity between the Abrahamic faiths to fight against the Atheist communists. That unity was a little premature.

What a beautiful mosque and Islamic Center. We went during one of the annual markets. Staff were…read morewelcoming and let people go inside the mosque (wearing appropriate clothing). The outdoor plaza had food stands and other vendors from Muslim countries from around the world. The food from Bangladesh was especially delicious!

Am writing an update as the church has made progress making the church more compliant with the…read moreAmericans with Disabilities Act, as a public building they are required by the Federal Law and Arlington County to be handicap accessible. So they fix the busted automatic opening after 3 years and they added more handicap spaces. These should be marked in blue because many people out of habit park there. I love the adoration chapel but if the microphones in the main church are being used, the sound is piped in. It is still a great, a five star church for young adults, that is no small praise as most churches in the diocese have a tough time figuring out how to attract young adults. However I still strongly prefer the other churches nearby for Mass, my preference is because of the priests. Try it for yourself and know there are 3 others close by.

I was so excited that there was a catholic school by our home. We're a military family and we move…read moreso often I felt as if my prayers had been answered. They weren't. If you're not a white racist, this isn't the place for you. Republicans very welcome

I was really surprised at the beauty and scale of this cathedral. Made me think I was in Europe…read more Beautiful building and grounds. Fun that they could let you explore the many chapels, the crypt, and the gardens. New to DC and keep being amazed while we explore the DMV.

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.