Bethlehem Baptist Church

About this church

Bethlehem Baptist Church in Washington, DC, gathers for worship on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in a red-brick building at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Howard Road in the historic Anacostia neighborhood. A Bible discussion hour, called The Church at School, meets at 10 a.m. before the worship service. Worship is led by the youth on first Sundays, and the Lord's Supper is observed on second Sundays. The congregation was organized in 1872 and describes its mission as developing disciples who serve as agents of change in the world.

Throughout the week, the church lists several other gatherings. A Bible Literacy Course meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., a discipleship class meets Saturdays at 10 a.m., and pastoral counseling is offered by appointment on Mondays at 7 p.m. On Fridays at 4 p.m., the Resurrection Power Deliverance Center meets in Maggie Brown Hall, and Evangelistic Joy Night is held there on fourth Fridays at 7:30 p.m.

For visitors, the church is one block from Anacostia Station on Metrorail's Green Line, and the website gives a walking route from the station as well as driving directions from Suitland Parkway, I-295 and DC-295. Schedules can change, so confirm current times on the church website or by phone before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Weekly times: Sunday worship, Bible hour, midweek classes · Homepage: address, phone, Friday gatherings, mission · Map and directions, Metro access to Anacostia Station · Church history: organized 1872 in Anacostia

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