This church is blessed by the Holy Spirit. Thank you Pastor Mark! There is coffee available for…read morefree before service.

I love this church. The church is founded on and speaks from the Word of God! No deviations. The…read more11AM service also provides ASL for those who are deaf and hard of hearing

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.

Whenever I'm in DC I try to attend 12:10 mass here . It's a beautiful old church and the priest is…read morea very nice guy and a good homilist. It's a nice peaceful way to break up a day in the Capitol

I attended this church last weekend and had a pleasant experience with many great believers…read more When I am on travel, I like to visit churches and I am very glad I didn't miss out on Capitol Hill Baptist. Mark Dever unapologetically preaches from the Word of God in a region of the country that is desperate for truth. The music was phenomenal, highlighted by natural acoustics and the voices of many joyful Christians. If you are in the DC area and need a great Church that speaks truth directly from the Bible, I would give this place a visit!

The church service was beautiful, featuring hymns, responsive readings, and expository teaching. It…read moreembodied everything my husband and I had been searching for in a church. However, the community was incredibly unkind. As first-time visitors, we were unsure where to go when we arrived, and no one offered assistance. Despite seeing us looking lost, ushers and other church workers neither greeted us nor helped us find our way. When we finally located the sanctuary and asked about the children's classes, the ushers continued to walk past without speaking, and some looked at us without offering a greeting or welcome. As I walked down the hall, a woman who seemed to be either a church worker or a regular member shoved past me, looked me up and down, and continued on to talk to someone else. During our almost three-hour visit, only three people spoke to us: two ladies who sat near us and one person we happened to know. We are African American, but there were many other African Americans and people of color in attendance, which made the unkindness we experienced even more confusing. This level of unkindness and disregard was something we had never encountered in a church before. It was deeply disappointing to witness such a beautiful and meaningful service, only to see the absence of Christ's love in how the members and workers treated visitors. Despite arriving early and seeing numerous people with "usher" badges, not a single one welcomed us. My hope is that this church, with its beautiful service, learns to demonstrate the love of God they preach about by showing kindness to visitors. Training ushers to greet and welcome newcomers could make a significant difference. We had heard so many wonderful things about this church and were excited to visit. We were hungry for good theological teaching, hymns, and solid Christian fellowship. Instead, we left feeling unwelcome in the community.

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!

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!

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.

Beautiful structure in a extremely urbanized environment. Nice break in the brutalist Washington DC…read moreskyline.

I found St Dominic's when I was looking for a church to get married in. I highly recommend it for…read moreweddings. It's beautiful. Also a good place to attend services, especially on holidays when other churches get so crowded. I think because of location, I have never seen it more than half full, even on Christmas. Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:15 PM (Vigil of Sunday) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:15 PM (Spanish), and 5:15 PM Weekdays: 8:00 AM and 12:10 PM in the Church (There are no Masses in the Church on a Federal Holiday) Holydays: Please See Bulletin No services in the church on Federal Holidays

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.

The best place to listen to live jazz is at Southwest's Westminster Presbyterian…read more Church. Pulling in local jazz bands, they host Friday jazz nights in the sanctuary every Friday from 6-9pm. It's $10 cash or credit card. In the basement is a buffet of sea food like crab cakes and more. They host Blues every Monday too! Outside of the Friday and Monday concerts, the congregation has a long legacy in the city and in Southwest. They started in 1853 and help the community.

Scat - abu - scat-scooby - doo....enjoy jazz sounds with a bit of scat every Friday at the…read moreWestminster Church. The instruments orchestrate whimsical and soothing sounds. Great acoustics throughout. Sharon Clark on vocals filled the room, although the bass and sax had their moments. It's a full room, and it would be nice to offer a floor space just to move your feet to the rhythm.