The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C.

About this church

The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C. worships Sundays at 11:00 a.m. near Dupont and Logan circles, about a mile north of the White House. Services are participatory, combining congregational readings and prayers, preaching, older hymns and newer songs with organ, piano, and choir. Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of the month, and the table is open to everyone.

Children from kindergarten through fifth grade use dedicated rooms in the children’s wing, reachable from the O Street lobby or parking garage; greeters can provide directions. The congregation’s mission and values emphasize hospitality, compassion, generosity, and justice, with ministry extending into the surrounding city. A first-time family should arrive before 11:00 to navigate the downtown building and children’s spaces. Sermon recordings offer a useful preview of the teaching and worship voice. Because Communion dates, children’s programming, and special services can vary, visitors should check the upcoming-worship page for the specific Sunday they plan to attend.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Sunday worship style and Communion · Children’s rooms and entry directions · Mission and values

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Open-table Communion — usually first Sunday of the month
• Children’s ministry, kindergarten through fifth grade — see Sunday schedule

Hours

Published hours can change. Confirm them directly with the church before visiting.

Location