Attended a service here a couple years ago and the sermon was on wives submitting to their…read morehusbands. My 12 year old daughter and my husband both turned to me and asked if we could leave, so we did. I believe in a Jesus who calls for mutual submission and equality among sexes, so District Church is not for us.

The pastors really live out the gospel. If you hear how much they have sacrificed for God and where…read morethey have served, you can see they really live out a life of service and love sharing the gospel to people who have been neglected. They use to live in the ghettos of Boston where there were as many funerals there as there are wedding in DC. They opened their house to the neighborhood children who often didn't have enough to eat or needed a safe place. On a side note regarding the post on Chinese New years, all the Christians I know in China and Taiwan celebrate Chinese New Years because it's a time to connect with family and friends and to share and tell them how much you love them. It's not easy being Christian in China and some of them have given up professions, suffered persecution, and are barely scrapping by, but they celebrate Chinese New Years....maybe differently from others....like with prayer and church services along with visiting family, feeding and helping the poor and witnessing to them. Chinese Christians definitely celebrate and share Christ's love during the two week national celebration!

My wife and I were married at All Souls Unitarian Church in 1981 - so we have been attending there…read morefor over 45 years. We have seen the church go through some very wonderful times with Ministers like Rev. David Eaton and Rev. Dr. Rob Hardies and also some difficult times - especially around the departure of Rev. Dr. Susan Moore, when she left the church. Moving on from the past to today, the church is in great shape. It is very well attended, with newcomers receiving a warm welcome and often returning many more times. Overall it is well managed and well ministered, although it has often struggled with an operating deficit. In addition, as sometimes happens there is a hiccup right now due to some misallocation of funds - some funds which were raised to help with building restoration (it is well over a century old) were used instead to help close an operating deficit. This is being addressed now. The good news is that the church has set itself on a pathway to be able to "live within its means". While it very well attended, there are many attendees who put money in the plate during the service, but do not make a financial pledge. This is now an imporant topic for the church and as I write this, my hope and my prayer, is that everyone/family who attend on a regular basis will be moved to make a pledge - which is important both for the giver, as a personal committment to the church, and to the church officers, for budgeting and financial planning purposes. God Bless all who read this and all who attend the church and all who serve the church. Amen,

All Souls is an amazing place. Having the only original Revere bell in Washington makes it an even…read moremore historical place. The Revere family were rebels, and the Church has been at the forefront of rebelling against the status quo since its foundation. This particular church was founded among others, by President John Quincy Adams, John C. Calhoun and Charles Bullfinch, and it has since been a champion in liberal theology. It was a beehive for the civil rights movement. It was also a center of non-violence and a source of opposition to nuclear arms. The Church recently rededicated the Hiroshima Drawings, a thank-you gift from Hiroshima children following the Church's conveyance of relief supplies after the dropping of the Atomic Bomb. By the way, the Revere Bell, after two hundred years, still tolls on occasions, nowadays each time for the number of Americans killed in action in Iraq during the week. It was Washington's Independence Day Bell until it tolled for abolitionist John Brown's death before the Civil War, another example of the liberal ardor of its members. As to its religious orientation, it is more than a fascinating place. It has the intellectual fervor of William Ellery Channing and Thomas Jefferson personified in the figure of Rob Hardies, and the spiritual awakening of St Gregory of Nyssa in the person of Shauna Lyngood. Their sermons are a credit to both, religious fervor and humanism. As a result, both hard-core thinkers and fervent spiritualists can find a welcoming place there. Also among its firsts, the first public same sex union to be performed in the US happened in its halls. I love All Souls.

If you have the opportunity to celebrate Mass here, pls take it! It is a wonderful experience at a…read morebeautiful church. We had the privilege of attending a Palm Sunday service and wow. We were so grateful to be a part of it. The choir was outstanding and there is plenty of room to accommodate everyone. I highly recommend attending!

This is still a great cathedral to visit. Even on weekdays, Fridays I think, they will have organ…read moremusic at noon mass. They offer free concerts from classicist musicians, such as in honor of Earth Day or Mother's Day. The Spanish mass will have special ceremonies, even marches. One criticism has to do with some loafers who hang out on the steps, the same pair always panhandling. The last two times I ignored them, and one of them hissed at me and followed me inside with a threatening stare (as if to ask who the hell I thought I was to not say hello back). I don't say hello because then they want me to give them cash. They leave from the steps after mass, but they time their visits to the church for mass times and then don't even come inside for mass. Maybe the church can put up a sign on the steps saying "No Solicitors Please."

To know Union City Church is to live their tagline- "A church united in a world divided." Founded…read morewith Biblical principles, it's not conservative or progressive. It's a church that pushes people toward Jesus so that congregants can be bridge builders and a witness to Washington, D.C. That's who Union City is at their core. Now for the details. 1) Service: There are two services- 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. every Sunday. Each service starts with 3-4 songs for worship with lyrics projected onto a main screen and two side TVs. Announcements are made by various members of the congregation. Sermons are around 30-45 minutes and are steeped in Scripture. The wife-husband team takes turns preaching and both are equally gifted communicators and orators. Each service ends with a reading of the Union City liturgy. (It's the liturgy- how Biblical and bridge-building- that first convinced my family to make Union City our home.) 2) Atmosphere: Union City Church is intentional about creating a welcoming space. Greeters with "welcome" signs say hi to you as you walk in and the lobby is set up with places to sit and connect with people, coffee/water/juice, and the "Connect" area for people who want to go deeper in the church. When my family and I were visiting churches, Union City was the most genuinely friendly. 2) Location: They rent space in the Showroom in downtown Washington, D.C. Although there aren't as many coffee shops and restaurants open Sundays nearby, you can always find free street parking. And it's easier to get to from all different parts of the city. Living in Southeast D.C., it takes me 12 minutes to drive. The McPherson Metro Station is two blocks away! If you're a Christian and want a church family, consider going to Union City Church. It's led by the most thoughtful and integritous people, filled by kind congregants, and is intentional about serving the city and world.

The pastors are absolutely amazing and the services are really something special!! People are so…read morefriendly, and atmosphere is super welcoming!! Also, between the parking garage and the close proximity to the metros, union city is super accessible!!

Visited when I was here on my trip Music is quite loud if…read moresitting in the front But the message was sooo good really enjoyed the messages yesterday Staff were super nice and friendly so nice to see so many young people gathered together Great book selection got one book each

Best church ever! Best church ever! From the moment I walked in, I felt incredibly welcomed and…read morepart of an amazing community. The worship is powerful and full of energy, and you can truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout the service. The pastor delivers inspiring, Christ-centered messages that speak directly to your heart. Everyone--from the greeters to the volunteers--radiates warmth and joy. Passion City Church DC is more than a church; it's a family. I'm so grateful to have found this place!

I came here for my first time at the end of July. I visited for an evening event that involved a…read moretour to see the bells up high and the views and learn about the Cathedral. Honestly if it was not for this event I would have not visited the Cathedral in the manner and missed out on anything in the future. The event was not crowded at all. It was the perfect amount of people. The communication leading up to the event was perfect! The event itself was amazing, so I would do it again. We were provided with so much information about the Cathedral and given time to explore in our own. Stunning! There is so much history here and stories. The property itself has so much to offer both inside and outside. The landscaping is perfect for a quiet moment to just sit, the gardens provide a wonderful environment to reflect. Parking is available but you can take the bus to get here or ride share. All of the staff I encountered during my visit were extremely helpful, kind, knowledgeable, courteous and eager to help. Follow their social media and join their email list to stay up to date on events. I just signed up for a Yoga event.

My favorite place to attend church in the USA. I am a lifetime Episcopalian & a retired Army…read moreChaplain. I feel honored by their special altar for military chaplains. Beyond the LEGO sculptures, cool gargoyles & gorgeous Indiana limestone, I feel truly at home here spiritually. God bless our country & the National Cathedral & their ministry.

A visit to the Northeast quadrant of DC isn't complete without seeing the Basilica. It's the…read morefoundational reason why this part of the nation's capital is often called Little Rome. Adjacent to Catholic University of America, Trinity University and numerous other Catholic institutions, the Basilica's massive blue and gold dome soars high into the sky and can been seen for miles, with an equally grand bell tower at its side. The bells are very much in use today, and sound on the hour and quarter hours. It's the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America and one of the 10 largest churches in the world. That pretty much sums its up. Clearly, this is a very big place. There are many parts to the Basilica, and is impeccably maintained. A great neighbor, I might add (I live in the Northeast). Check the website for info about activities, tours, parking, cafeteria, etc., too numerous to go over here.

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Catholic Church in…read moreNorth America and most visited place of pilgrimage. The Basilica is home to more than 80 chapels and oratories honoring the Mother of God, reflecting the ethnic heritage and diversity of the Catholic Church in the United States. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., is America's Catholic Church, a National Shrine dedicated to the Blessed Mother, patroness of our nation. It is a prayerful house of worship, pilgrimage, evangelization, and reconciliation. Mary's Shrine invites people from across the country and beyond to share in Christ's ever-living Presence through the companionship and love of His Mother. I recently attended a week-long conference on the campus of the Catholic University of America - and this magnificent grandeur of America's Largest Catholic Church & one of the 10 largest in the world - boasts itselt as "a monument of love and gratitude, a great hymn in stone. . .as perfect as the art of man can make it and holy as the intentions of its builders could wish it to be." (Bishop Thomas Shahan) Indeed, what a spectacular experience first-hand spiritual nourishment by attending masses in both the Upper Church and Crypt church (I had gone to the Sunday 4:30 p.m. & Friday Daily Mass at 12:10 p.m.), in addition to the highlight concert of the convention week that gave us a glimpse of the many expressions of music: from the 56 bells of the Knights Tower Carrillon, to the narly 10,000 pipes of the great organs - as well as the voices of the Choir of the Basilica joined by us attendees and the faithful of both locals & tourists in the DMV region! I was able to walk around the Basilica's perimeter, as well as adorn the grounds and peruse through the many side chapels depicting Mother Mary in all cultures and heritages that represent the great devotion to the Blessed Mother around the world! In addition, the Basilica is well-kept and well-preserved, as well as secured - thanks to the many docents and security personnel that keeps visitors safe! Did I mention free parking?! I definitely would want to keep coming back here as my travels allow me!

Might there be a museum or educational center about mainline Protestantism in the United States? If…read moreso, maybe this old church is good place for that. The gorgeous stained-glass windows are an education in themselves. Then there is the furniture and the architecture. This place is more than history, if you ask me. It's about our heritage as a nation. That heritage encompasses many other traditions as well. Bear in mind that mainline Protestantism is not about the extremism many of us associate with religion today. These religionists were not and are not Science deniers. They wanted to, and still want to, better understand the Big Picture. For them, this big picture was partly based on the Bible and partly based on the experiences of civilization since ancient times. We need to remember our mainline Protestant tradition, I believe. It's one of many traditions, but still, worth remembering, Full disclosure: I was raised in this congregation during the 50s and 60s. The people I knew here were good-hearted; definitely not self-righteous. I've lived in another state for decades. After college, I gave up on religion but, over the years, sensed that my academic rationalism was not very fulfilling. Those intuitions eventually led me to join a Quaker meeting. I'm sure my upbringing in this congregation helped me get here.

It saddens me to write this review, because yet another historical institution steeped in history…read morewill likely soon cease to exist. Grace Reformed Church is a traditional church that oozes history. This is the church that Theodore Roosevelt built. The President was a member of Grace Reformed and, in fact, walked to it from the White House to its location on 15th St NW every Sunday while in DC. Built in 1877, Grace Reformed is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Like so many Protestant churches nationwide, attendance at Grace Reformed was sparse. Still, that didn't stop Reverend David Massey from belting out his sermon as if to an auditorium full. Reverend Massey is one of those unique ministers who knows how to balance Bible teachings with everyday life. He doesn't "preach", he converses. He tells personal stories--honestly--and finds a way to relate life to the highlighted passages of the day. The small congregation meets in the church social hall for coffee and refreshments after every service. We were invited to join and are so glad we did! Church members were very friendly, welcoming and warm. Some come from miles away in Virginia and Maryland just to attend this special church. They were interested in our lives and weren't shy about sharing theirs (many of which are quite interesting!) We learned, however, that dwindling attendance is likely going to force the church to sell its building, which is very distressing to hear.

This parish has an active young adult community who sponsor an annual parish picnic and host a…read morereception after 7:30 PM Sunday mass. It is 3 1/2 block from Woodley Park redline Metro and some street parking is available. Check masstimes.org for more information on this other level Catholic parishes.

The 10:30am Sunday Mass is the most beautiful and reverent novus ordo. For a more contemporary…read moreMass, check out the 7:30pm Sunday Mass, which has a bustling young adult community.