Johnson Memorial Baptist Church

About this church

Johnson Memorial Baptist Church in Washington, DC, has served its neighborhood since 1948 from its building at 800 Ridge Road SE. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday worship follows at 11:00 a.m. The site lists masks as optional for in-person services. Sunday worship is also livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook, and Sunday School and worship move online during inclement weather. The church describes its aim as helping people grow through prayer, preaching, teaching, worship, fellowship, and service.

Ministries are organized into departments. Christian Education includes Sunday Church School, Tuesday and Wednesday Bible studies, Bible Training Union, and Vacation Bible School. Children and youth are served through programs for preschool (ages 0-4), children (5-11), and teens (12-17). Separate ministries serve young adults ages 18-35, singles, married couples, and mature adults. The music and worship arts area includes a senior choir, youth choir, gospel chorus, male chorus, liturgical dance, and drama. Outreach includes the SHARE Food Ministry, benevolence for feeding, clothing, and sheltering those in need, and visits to the sick. The church also lists a health ministry with a nurse's unit and a sign language ministry.

Wednesday night Bible study at 7:00 p.m. is offered by Zoom, and the Prayer Ministry lists a Wednesday night prayer service and a Tuesday noon prayer time. Visitors can call the church office at (202) 795-9782. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times, livestream, and virtual options · Ministry departments and programs · Church history since 1948 and mission · Address, phone, and in-person/virtual status

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