National Baptist Memorial Church

About this church

National Baptist Memorial Church in Washington, D.C., is a Baptist congregation in the Columbia Heights area whose own building at 1501 Columbia Road NW is under renovation. For now, Sunday worship is at 11 a.m. at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus, 3101 16th Street NW, and visitors enter from Irving Street NW. An adult Sunday school meets before worship from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. The church's stated mission is to be a beacon of hope at the crossroads of life, and its vision is a house of hope, help, and healing.

Midweek, a Bible study meets on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:15 p.m. by Zoom and phone, and a Wednesday morning prayer line runs from 6 to 6:30 a.m. The church's best-known outreach is The Well Food Pantry, which distributes food on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in the morning, so visitors are asked to bring their own bags. A companion clothing closet accepts clean donated clothing and shoes for women, men, and children at the church office on weekdays. The office keeps limited hours, Tuesday through Friday, and can be reached at 202-265-1410. Because the worship location is temporary, confirm the address and times with the church before a first visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Temporary worship location and weekly schedule · Mission and church history · Food pantry and clothing closet ministries · Original address and office hours

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