Luther Place Memorial Church

About this church

Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington, D.C., is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at 1226 Vermont Avenue NW on Thomas Circle. Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m., in the sanctuary and online, and centers on Holy Communion. Music draws from hymns, spirituals, gospel, contemporary songs, and chant. Compline led by the pastor is streamed on Facebook Live on Friday and Saturday evenings at 9 p.m. The red brick church building, completed in 1873 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is recognizable by the copper statue of Martin Luther on the corner.

Children are present in worship, with an activity table and a children's corner at the back of the sanctuary, and faith formation classes for children and caregivers meet on the second Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Middle school youth can join a multi-year Confirmation program that begins each fall, and adults can take part in spiritual formation in person or online. The church also runs ArtSmart Summer Camp, a community arts program for first through sixth graders. Street parking nearby is limited but mostly free on Sundays, the McPherson Square Metro station is a few blocks away, and an accessible entrance and elevator are available. The office is open Tuesday through Friday.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Worship time, address, overview · Denomination, history, vision · Children and youth ministry · Parking, transit, accessibility

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