New Community Church

About this church

New Community Church in Washington, DC, gathers for worship on Sundays at 11 a.m. While its building at 614 S Street NW is being renovated as part of the S St. Village project, the congregation is temporarily meeting in the Whitelaw ballroom at 1839 13th St. NW, at the corner of 13th and T Streets. The service follows an ecumenical lectionary, and members are invited to work with the week's Bible passages. Recorded Sunday sermons are posted on the website. The church began in 1982 in the Shaw neighborhood near Howard University. It describes itself as a multi-denominational, informal congregation with roots in the Church of the Saviour tradition.

Children's Sunday school is offered during the sermon, and a teen group meets on the first and third Fridays. Ministry happens mainly through small mission groups. Nooma meets on Zoom Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 for prayer. The Resurrection and Recovery group hosts an open support group on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. The church has also held a potluck after the service on the first Sunday of the month, and members take a yearly weekend silent retreat at Dayspring in Germantown, Maryland. The temporary mailing address is 1722 6th St. NW. Visitors should confirm the meeting location and times on the church website, since the move is tied to construction.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Homepage: temporary Sunday location, history, mission, contact · Visit page: Sunday 11am service, lectionary, Sunday school · Mission groups: children, teen, Nooma, recovery meeting times · Events: potluck and silent retreat details

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Location