Wonderful masjid with lots of activities and wonderful people. Well run and love attending prayers…read morehere.

ADAMS is the leading Islamic center, or mosque, in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Search…read moretheir website for visits, Islam 101 classes open to the public, daily and Friday prayer services, and extensive educational programming. I grew up in this religious community and can testify to its sense of openness and inclusivity.

April, 2025. My husband and I visited the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness)…read moretemple for the wedding of a Hindu friend and his new bride. The temple is set on a beautiful forested 12-acre tract in a suburb of Washington, DC. While most of the guests had links to Nepal, and spoke Newari and Nepali languages, the Hindu priest regularly took the time to explain, in English, what he was doing in the marriage rituals and their significance, before returning to the actual prayers in Sanskrit. The atmosphere was very festive, with a "stage" beautifully decorated with abundant flowers, and women all decked out in bright (especially red) saris and men wearing traditional vests and topi hats. While the ceremony was going on, guests were encouraged to visit the adjacent room for hearty "snacks" and mango lassis; there was a full vegetarian buffet for guests after the couple were declared husband and wife. It was a special day. After returning home (two hours away), I realized that I didn't know much about the temple, so I visited their website. ISKCON is dedicated to the practice of Krishna Consciousness, also known as Bhakti Yoga. It's monotheistic, with the belief that there is a single source of all life, Krishna. Values include equal vision, without cruelty, humility, choice, nurturing right choices, and affection. It is also referred to as the Hare Krishna Temple of Washington, DC. The temple is very welcoming to all (including non-Hindus) and offers an Open House on Sundays from 12-3. Guests are welcome to come for an hour or a day. They offer a meditation workshop, discussion groups, Kirtan (chanting), and a free vegetarian lunch (prasadam). We didn't know what was going on, but we were actually leaving the wedding at the same time that the lunch was going on. There were outdoor tents set up, and dozens of people enjoying their buffet lunches.

So I would rate my experience good, but I am going to balance it with my sister's perspective…read more Apparently, my sister was suppose to have a blessing ceremony done back when the pandemic hit. In fact, she had scheduled it before the pandemic and the pandemic caused all the states to shutdown a week before she was to do this. On the backend, there was a lot of slighting she felt this temple did or the priest. The priest had withheld funds and put it as a donation instead of just giving it back because a service was never given. Fast forward to a few days ago and he came through. Well, according to my perspective, had I not known about the backend of all this; I would state that he DEFINITELY came through. The blessing ceremony was first described to us in English and then in Sanskrit (which is necessary for the ceremony). Now days, I feel like any priest has to be able to be fluent in both English and Sanskrit as newer generations are never really taught Native Indian languages or meanings of Sanskrit. I also liked the fact that he offered us all coffee and water before performing the ceremony. It is almost like an Americanized...hey...have beer...kind of relationship. Just good etiquette. The crazy part was it was decaf! Man...there are hotels I am still after (Drury Inn...cough cough) who give beverages, but most options are caffeinated. He also stated that all beverages, soft drinks, the temple serves is also decaffeinated. I found that great. The food that was made in temple and offered was also delicious. Mutter paneer and cholay were great. They also like and adopted cats...there is a big grey one named Govinda. How cool is that?

This is one great place. We recently moved to the area and joined…read more You'll find it very welcoming, full of interesting people, and great ministry going on. Check it out.

I used to attend this church regularly and serve on several ministry groups. I don't ever expect to…read morefully align with any church home 100%, but when a politician walked onto the "stage" ( bc that's what it was at that point) and campaigned, I left. Separate church and State. It's a mistake to mix the two. Also, the quality of the church went downhill through the torrent of pastors and settled on one who doesn't fit the area or my needs. By my standards, he's a stale, pale, male, and his preaching was exclusionary. His answer would be (I've heard it) to "don't ask him, ask God; read your Bible." I have. I'm glad not to have the leadership of souls in my hands, it's true. However, when I arrived at this church, I was so impressed with the teaching and the ability to remain silent where the Bible remains silent on topics. I specifically remember Lon saying, "Where the Bible is silent, we can have opinions, but we must remain silent as leaders and counsel prayer." It's clear that Lon has opinions. He's made them clear and public now, but not when I attended MBC. When that ended, so did my attendance at this church.

I love this church. I love the worship. I love the person who hollers-- it's encouraging! I love…read morethe cultural diversity and the way people worship God. I was mainly drawn to MBC due to the sermons- great overall and they don't shy away from difficult topics. I can see David Platt's heart for the lost. The only thing that I've found difficult is building community with peers that are similar age range (30's) and life stage (they do small groups by location, not age... but this could a pro as well).

We attended a classical music concert of the Virginia Chamber Orchestra in this church on October,…read moreand we were immediately impressed by the architecture of the church. I liked that the history and the photos of the church are displayed for people to see in black and white photographs. I read on its brochure that the church's origin dates back to the 1700s and was attended by our first US president George Washington. The Declaration of Independence was read aloud from the steps of the church as well. The church was easy to find, and parking was free & spacious. It was easy to check in and we were offered two decorative autumn sugar cookies. The night concert was pleasant. I loved how the violin players entertained the audience with their music. We enjoyed our time there and would love to come back to this church.

The Falls Church Episcopal is located on the site of an extraordinarily historic church site. The…read moreoriginal church was founded by George Washington's father and George himself served on the vestry in his time. There are two church buildings on the site and the 'Historic Church' is a classic Colonial style building. There are services there every Sunday at 11:00. The larger, newer building dates from the late 1980's and there is a family service there every Sunday at 9:00. But more important than the buildings, the Falls Church Episcopal is an incredibly warm, welcoming, inclusive congregation. The current congregation was evicted from the grounds when the former congregation voted to leave the Episcopal Church. After years 'in the wilderness' the 20 or so 'faithful' had grown to 150 and returned to the historic buildings following the court battles. The congregation now numbers around 400 between the two services and the number of young families and children is really heart-warming. Those years 'in exile' left its mark in making the congregation determined to give a warm welcome to strangers. And the "coffee hour" between the services is another sign of this attitude. Not merely "coffee and donuts" but a virtual light Sunday Brunch. The atmosphere is much needed in these stressful, chaotic times!!

Warm and welcoming progressive Presbyterian church with fabulous preaching and top notch music…read more Sunday evenings there is a more informal service which includes contemporary music and, on the first Sunday of the month, a shared meal as well.

I searched many years to find a church home. I tried many denominations. I felt at home within the…read morewalls of this church. The music isn't quite traditional but certainly not contemporary. The songs performed by the choir and accompanied by the pipe organ stir my soul. The church follows a progressive ideology, which means I am accepted as a gay man. The pastor greets and hugs the congregation after service. There are also coffee and sweets after service where members can fellowship together. I like to compare house buying and church searching. Like in house buying when you walk into "home," you just "know." I knew this was the right church for me the moment I walked in. The music confirmed it. The Sunday morning service at 10am is the more traditional service. The service in the evenings at 5:30pm is in the contemporary style.

St Thomas has been my church family for the past 15 years. There are many Episcopal Churches here…read morein Northern Va but I chose St Thomas because it is small, you can get to know everyone in the congregation, and it is very warm and friendly. We just hired a new associate rector this year who is young and full of energy and gearing is up to welcome young families. If you have children this is the place to be, complete with a special afternoon service once a month. But we are also multigenerational with many opportunities to get together socially as well as to serve our community, and to reach out to parishioners who may have special needs. We are "multilocated" meaning that you can attend church on Sunday in person OR on zoom, and it is interactive. We have parishoners from as far away as the UK and Canada! Fran Gardner-Smith is our Rector, she is an awesome pastoral presence and, being highly respected in the diocese, attracts a talented staff and also seminarians/deacons in training. We represent a broad spectrum of political views, and in doing so we live out our Baptismal vows to respect the dignity of every human being. Come check us out!

A welcoming church community! Family friendly with a meaningful outreach program addressing local…read moreand international concerns. I appreciate the hybrid, virtual, and family services offered. Rev Fran, Rev Will and staff are phenomenal! Come and see!

Amazing Coptic Orthodox Church! I love this church community, and have never found a Church that I…read moreconnect to more than this one. The priests are wonderful and deliver relevant, informative messages on various topics that really hit home. We are lucky to have this gem of a church to be a part of and grow spiritually in.

This is a Coptic Orthodox Church. Ancient faith right in the heart of Arlington! Google the faith…read moreor better yet, go to the church's site & read about it. It is so very cool. Father Anthony is wonderful. He's young & super motivated. He tries to be relevant & purposeful in every way possible, which I appreciate immensely. They have awesome Sunday School service for all grades and maybe even college aged youth. There's parking in the basement. They are very welcoming of new folks. I love this church, how it's structured, their dedication to the community, and above all their unabashed love for Christ.