Anacostia River Church

About this church

Anacostia River Church in Washington, DC, gathers for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. at THEARC (Town Hall Education Arts and Recreation Center), 1901 Mississippi Ave SE. The church describes its Sunday gathering as centered on worship and the teaching of the Bible, and it posts recent sermons online so first-time visitors can hear what a typical Sunday sounds like. Its statement of faith is the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. The congregation began in the Anacostia and Fairlawn neighborhoods and now meets in the Shipley Terrace and Douglas area of Southeast DC, keeping the original name while focusing on its immediate neighborhood.

Beyond Sunday, the church lists Children's, Youth, College, Women's, and Men's ministries, along with small groups, one-on-one discipleship, and men's triads of about three people. The Connect page mentions a Thursday night Bible study among its events, so check the events page for current details. A New Member Orientation is offered for those considering membership, and attending does not commit anyone to joining. Outreach includes an annual job fair and partnerships with local organizations such as CARE Anacostia and Christian Legal Aid of Washington DC. Questions can go to the church office by email or phone, and the mailing address is a P.O. Box, so use the THEARC address when visiting in person.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Sunday 10AM at THEARC, address, phone · Ministries, partners, and Sunday worship details · Connect pathway, Bible study, membership orientation · Neighborhood, THEARC, and move history

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