Phone: (202) 808-3326; email: info@office.stthomasdc.org
Worship services are held at 10:30am on Sunday mornings, at 1517 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036.
We are at 1517 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036. The closest Metro stop is the north entrance to the Dupont Circle station. Street parking is available in the morning, but limited. Several bike racks are also available outside our building.
Yes! There are no steps between the city sidewalk and the entrance of our recently completed building; a modern elevator provides easy access to all three levels; and there are handicap-accessible restrooms on all floors.
Childcare is provided during Sunday services, and most Sundays there is a bible story and craft.
We welcome all who seek a deeper relationship with God and who desire to know more about Jesus to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion at St. Thomas’ Parish. Those who choose not to receive communion are invited to come to the altar during communion to receive a blessing.
St. Thomas’ Parish is an Episcopal Church. We are members of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The Episcopal Church is in 17 countries, and part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Those who worship at St. Thomas’ come from a broad range of denominations and faith experiences. All are welcome.
St. Thomas’ seeks to have a positive impact on the quality of social justice and community life in the metro Washington DC area and beyond. The best ways to get involved are to begin attending our Sunday worship services and sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Phoenix.
This link will take you to a page where you can send your request. Your email address will then be added to the distribution list for The Phoenix newsletter, which is emailed weekly.
Our mission statement is, “As St. Thomas’ Parish, we are followers of Jesus, striving to see Christ in each person, and to be Christ in our community, our city, and our world.”
When you feel ready to officially join St. Thomas’ Parish, we will be glad to welcome you. Please speak with our Rector, the Rev. Lisa Ahuja for more information.
The fourth floor parish hall of our building may be rented for wedding receptions and for some other types of meetings and events, provided that it is available on the date(s) requested, and with certain restrictions. Please contact the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page before making plans.
Please contact the parish office at the number listed at the top of this page to let us know where and when you or your loved one will be hospitalized. The parish will not know of your hospitalization unless you or a member of your family calls.
Calls are made regularly by clergy and lay ministers. Do not hesitate to contact the parish office, at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page, if you know of a parishioner in need.
You can request that the Sacrament be brought to you at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page. A member of the clergy or a Eucharistic Visitor will commissioned to bring the sacrament to you.
Those planning to be confirmed, received, or to renew their baptismal vows should take one of the preparation courses offered throughout the year. Please contact the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page, or by email, to schedule an appointment.
Please be in touch with the Rev. Lisa Ahuja to discuss your desire to be married in the parish. Please be in touch with her before making plans, so that you might secure a date when a member of the clergy and the church are available. Since pre-marital classes are required, we recommend six months advance notice.
Please contact the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page, to receive the schedule for baptismal instruction and Baptism dates.
Please contact the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page. A member of the clergy will contact you as soon as possible and offer support, prayers, and assistance in arranging funeral services.
At each Sunday morning worship service, we pray especially for those on our prayer list. If you know someone who is suffering in body, mind, or spirit, you can add that person to our list by contacting the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page.
Please contact the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page to update your information. If you already have an account set up on the parish Realm site, you can also update your contact information yourself.
We have historical archives going back to 1891. These may be viewed by appointment only. To schedule a time, please contact the parish office at the phone number or email address listed at the top of this page.
St. Thomas’ Parish - 1517 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 10 am -3pm Friday 9 am - 12 noon Sunday Worship: 10:30 am 