Church profile
Washington City Church of the Brethren
Church of the Brethren · Washington, DC
Church of the Brethren in Washington
Researched profile · official sources below
About this church
Washington City Church of the Brethren is a small Capitol Hill congregation founded in 1894, with its historic building dating to 1899. Its guiding phrase is “Seeking justice, wholeness, and community through the gospel of Jesus.” Worship, peace and justice, service, art, community space, sermons, and an explicit welcome across race, sexuality, age, class, belief, and uncertainty shape its public identity.
Sunday worship begins at 11:00 a.m. Eastern in person and on Zoom. The service includes a children’s Bible story, and children’s songs are introduced periodically. Young children may use a balcony stocked with blocks, puzzles, and other toys under a parent’s supervision. The church says it hopes to add child care as more families attend, so the balcony should not be described as a staffed nursery. Dress is informal and ranges from dressed up to dressed down. The church has no parking lot; drivers rely on street parking, which is usually free Sunday, and must read signs carefully. Bike lanes and public transportation make non-car arrival practical. The Peace, Art, and Community Room hosts exhibitions, workshops, and discussions on dated schedules separate from weekly worship. Public pages do not specify wheelchair access, service length, Communion frequency, or a secure child check-in process.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, worship time, Zoom, identity, location, inclusion, and commun · Dress, street parking, transportation, children’s time, toy balcony, and child-c · 1894 founding, 1899 building, Brethren identity, and service emphasis · Recurring worship confirmation and online participation
Service times
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Ministries and visitor notes
- Children’s Bible story and periodic songs — during worship
- Parent-supervised toy balcony — available; not staffed child care
- Peace, Art, and Community Room programs — check dated events
Location
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700 Southern Ave SE
Sunday worship — 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Researched profile3900 Harewood Rd NE
Daily Mass — Monday–Saturday 12:00 p.m.
Researched profile1500 9th St NW
Sunday youth Sunday School — 9:00 a.m.
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Saturday Vigil Mass — 5:30 p.m.; first Saturday Mass — 8:30 a.m.
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