St. John CME Church

About this church

St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church sits in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, DC, at 2801 Stanton Road SE. Worship is held Sundays at 10:45 a.m., in person and by livestream. Bible study meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The congregation was established in 1875 and belongs to the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, a connectional body. Its motto is Believe, Belong, Become, Build. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

The church lists a wide range of ministries on its site, including Christian education and a church school, a youth department, a young adult council, and a children's ministry. Music and arts are carried by several groups, among them a contemporary choir, Voices of Praise, and the Ministry of the Arts. Other groups include a missionary society, women's ministry, a health ministry, a scholarship ministry, hospitality and door greeters, ushers, a kitchen ministry, and bereavement and benevolence ministries. Special Youth and Young Adult and Ministry of the Arts Sundays are part of the worship calendar, and worship has been supported on Zoom, Facebook, and YouTube. Online giving options are available.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times and welcome · Congregation history and community partnerships · Ministries list · Address and phone

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