I'm pretty sure divine wrath would befall me if I gave anything less than five stars to my own…read morechurch, but fortunately for me, Metropolitan deserves the Yelp superlatives - and, of course, far more. It's an engaging, welcoming, open, progressive place actively committed to social justice, with room for everyone to get involved or just enjoy fellowship. Its pastor, Charlie Parker, leads with just the right combination of intellect, warmth, and humor - in his sermons and in person - while choir director Bruce Caviness brings jaw-dropping talent to the music program. (Best Easter-Day Widor's Toccata in the city?? I THINK SO.) As the national Methodist church, it was the regular place of worship for presidents Grant and McKinley. (Both of them attended in the old building, which was near the center of the city, but don't worry: the "new" one - finished in 1932 - is still one of the city's most beautiful.) Don't let the fact that Boy Scout Troop 666 meets in the basement fool you (666! Seriously! In a church basement!) - this place does God's good work, and I'm so glad to have grown up in its shadow.

Sacred Arias II Concert The entire program was conceived of,…read moreproduced, and performed by B. Jackson Caesar, tenor, who invited a few of DC's best musicians to work with him. Starting with narration by Erik Dellums, Jackson gave us music to enjour and an evening to remember. Everyone left with a smile, likely resulted from the soaring & beautifully sung notes at the top of the tenor range, the forceful and joyous sound of Patrick Lundy & the Ministers of Music, and the Symphonic Orchestra providing musical depth and lovely sounds to supplement the organ, played by Evelyn Curention, and the piano, played by Alma Sanford. The church is a lovely structure that accommodated hearing every part of the music from every seat. The minister, Charles Parker, was delightful and brief. Jackson, who sings at this church regularly, proved a star in every aspect and I can't wait for Sacred Arias III! Congratulations on this well-attended and well-received program!

One of the most welcoming churches I have ever been to in my life!…read more The service is started with showering the room with love and happiness through religious-based modern music (eg. Elevation Authority Workshop), followed by greeting 5 people that you have never met paired with a snack, praying for those who had submitted praying request, and then the actual service. What is different about this review is that I am actually agnostic in belief and not that religious. I come to this church because I am open to learning more about religion, I absolutely love the environment, and a lot of the teachings that they state could be applied to anyone's life. I love how they take one passage from the Bible and apply it to everyday in a very modern way, such that we are all inspired to always improve ourselves. After service, they sometimes have a little snack you can help yourself to. I was here during the soup season! In addition, if you go downstairs, they have tea, apple cider, and coffee. If I live here, I'm definitely choosing this place as my long-term church!

Jesus lives here in this church,there's too much love just from you enter the door until you…read moreleave.I can't wait for the next service...the sermons are great,both Pastor and his wife and great couple preaching the true gospel of Jesus,no compromise.

Washington International Church (WIC) is located at 4420 River Road, NW, Washington DC 20016…read more Services are every Sunday Mornings at 10:30 AM. Adult and Youth Sunday school starts at 9:15. The church is true to it's name of being international. The congregation is made up of peoples from many nations and serves Jesus Christ as one church. The service runs from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, then is followed by fellowshi[p time with a light lunch catered by the church's small groups. Washington International Church belongs to the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA). http://www.cmalliance.org

I came back to DC after years abroad and had a difficult time finding a comfortable church home…read morewhere the presence of the Spirit could be felt. Thankfully, a friend's son told me about WIC and it has been a blessing. It has a small congregation, about 80 people, but very close, warm and welcoming. The music is good, the preaching/teaching is outstanding, and there's a great mix of age groups, bringing together both life-long Christians and new believers. Getting to the church is easier now that I have a car, but the bus drops you only two blocks away on Wisconsin. Definitely worth checking out if you are new to town or looking for a place to renew you faith.

Greatest music program by two extremely talented pros. Historic beautiful cathedral and involved…read morecommunity.

This is a beautiful building near Chevy Chase. Hubby attends a weekly bible study that the church…read moresponsors. The pastor (priest) is kind and easy going. You don't have to be a member to meet with him. The sanctuary is lovely. The staff members are nice.

I have gone to St. Columba's Church for 80 years!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT ! Over the years it has…read morechanged and it is now an enveloping and loving place to worship. I attend the 11 AM service which is beautiful and very meaningful to me. It is my favorite church for all the aspects of w worship it offers.

OK, it's weird to write a review of a church. But I sure wish there'd been reviews of churches…read morewhen I was church shopping. Would have saved me loads of time and wrong turns. St. Columba's is an extremely welcoming, inclusive, open church. Holy moley, it's big! But it's not a mega church, or even close. It's a fairly liberal episcopalian church with an intellectual edge. But you don't need to be episcopalian, or subscribe to any particular beliefs, or be of any race, color, creed or sexual orientation, in order to participate fully here. If you like traditional services with all the trappings, this is the place. If you have kids and want a pared-down service that's strictly for kids, this is also the place. (There are tons of young families, but also plenty of singles, so you won't feel like a fish out of water if you go.) Probably the major draw for most people at St. C's is the music, which is truly phenomenal and professional quality. Chose from among a zillion choirs: boys choir, girls choir, boys and girls choir, adult choir, instrumental ensembles, several bell choirs (yours truly belongs to one of them), music theory classes, and more. The sermons are generally engaging and intellectual, two non-negotiables for me. Outside speakers are regularly brought in to discuss a wide range of issues. This past Sunday, the "Newshour"'s Ray Suarez (a member) discussed his new book, "The Holy Vote." There are tons of outreach programs, so you can feed the homeless, save the planet, mentor disadvantaged kids--name it and claim it. St. C's can be daunting to the uninitiated, but as with most things in life, you need to take the first step and join a group if you want to meet people or learn a new skill. Oh, and they have a rockin' playground.

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.

I can't speak to this place as a religious institution but it is a gorgeous concert venue --…read moreattended the benefit concert for the AGMA Relief Fund which the church generously hosted today

Very big Catholic Church. I went here for a family member that passed away, for the church…read moreservices. It's huge! Trying to find the bathrooms is like a maze in the back. Looks like a castle. Very clean very decorative with religious Catholicism all around. Nice place. Lots of benches. Didn't like parking though. Trying to find a spot with hoping we wouldn't get towed made us very nervous and worried. But anyways we found a spot and were ok.

The church had a multi million dollar renovation , but no one on the building committee considered…read moreadding covered, safe bicycle parking, especialy at night for choir practice . We have two regular bicyclists. we'd have more if the church added more bicycle parking and not just a stand alone pole, out in the rain. Also more interest in people who do not have access to cars. A tour was planned at Arlington Cemetery, but no offers to pick up people from the church. The church is easily accessible to public transportation: the Red Line stop at Tenleytown and the 31 series busses that sopt at Wisconsin Ave.

This is a lovely, warm and busy church, with great Sunday school for children and adults, and both…read moretraditional and contemporary services for worship. Aside from the building and the many resources the church has to draw on, it is really the people that have made all the difference. Everyone is so welcoming and there is a place for all here. I love this church home and recommend it highly to anyone, whether singles or families or seniors, and people from all backgrounds and identities. There is always great programming and it always makes my heart full to be here. Thank you, NPC!

Great place to be, nice people, accepts all people, good food, always having events, has a music…read moreschool (washington conservatory of music) and the thanksgiving dinner is comming upp so, LETS EAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!