East Washington Heights Baptist Church

About this church

East Washington Heights Baptist Church worships on Sundays at 11 a.m. at 2220 Branch Avenue SE, in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Washington, DC. Worship usually runs about 90 minutes, there is no dress code, and the service is streamed live each week, with an online archive of more than 250 recordings that includes Sunday services, homegoings, and gospel concerts. The congregation was organized in 1894 and has worshipped on this corner since 1934, and its current sanctuary was dedicated in 1956. Parking is free and on site, and visitors who need accessibility help are asked to call the office ahead of time so someone can meet them.

The church runs a free food pantry distribution open to anyone in the District, with no membership required; call the office at (202) 582-4811 for the next date. A youth service program pairs local high school students with yard work for neighbors, followed by a hot meal and workshops on resumes, money, and college. Sacred Grounds is a native plant garden certified through the National Wildlife Federation, with a rain garden and a pollinator garden. Volunteers staff the pantry, garden, yard crews, kitchen, and sound booth, and anyone may help. The church office is open Monday through Friday.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Worship time, programs and history

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