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All Souls is a progressive religious community in the heart of Washington, DC
at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant, Adams Morgan, and Columbia Heights
We walk diverse paths to find meaning and purpose but are united by our belief in the worth and dignity of all, and the obligation to express our faith through acts of justice and compassion. Join us as we create a diverse, spirit-growing, justice-seeking beloved community that’s true to our name, All Souls!
Worship this Sunday
Harvest the Power: A Community of Communities
Rev. Anastassia Zinke
September 1, 2024 @ 10:30 AM EDT—All Souls member Paula Cole Jones describes the best form of Unitarian Universalist congregations as being a community of communities. She developed this understanding as being a life-long member of All Souls. Having experienced and participated in conversations during launch week, what is the community of communities we hope for here?
ASL interpretation is provided during worship services.
Attend Online
Our online congregation meets on Zoom with the ‘doors’ opening at 10:15 AM ET.
Join via the Zoom app (link below), or via phone: 301.715.8592 meeting ID: 918 758 14433
What to Expect on Sundays
10:15 AM Our community gathers in-person and online (via Zoom). The nursery space opens prior to the service for children ages 2 and under.
10:30 AM The worship service begins. Masking is welcome and optional.
Children and youth begin in the sanctuary. Religious education classes are open for children ages 3 – high school. If this is your first Sunday in RE at All Souls ~or~ your child/children are in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, please escort your child to their classroom and sign them in with their RE volunteer team when the time comes. Learn more about Children and Youth Religious Education.
11:45 AM (or shortly after worship ends)
- In-Person Fellowship and Coffee Hour. Join us after worship ends to visit with other members of the congregation.
- Virtual Coffee Connection. Stay on the Zoom call to visit with the Connecting Souls for social time.
Looking for a Worship Service?
Since 2020, we have maintained an archive of worship services. You can find past worship services on our YouTube channel and searchable on our website.
Spiritual Growth
Come worship with us on Sundays in words and music; spend a lifetime learning to expand your soul; share your thoughts in small groups; listen to past sermons; celebrate all religious traditions.
Diverse Community
Get together with folks who may share your life experience; use your talents to serve those in need; meet in small groups to discuss matters important to you; learn to live in covenant with your fellow congregants.
Social Justice
Be a prophetic voice for racial, reproductive, and environmental justice; fight for peace and voting rights; protect the dignity of immigrants and refugees; raise your awareness; learn to be an ally; make the world a better place.
LATEST NEWS
Turn Your Commitment to Democracy into Collective Action!
Not Sure where to start? Here’s a quick list of actions you can choose from to make the most impact this week!
2024 All Souls Democracy Challenge: Reeb Project Action Center
The November elections – the most important in our lifetime – are approaching fast. We are asking everyone to join in the work of living our shared values and helping to get out the vote. Sign up today!
Courtyard Re-design: Your Feedback is Requested
In preparation for the Design Charette on Sunday, September 15, the Building Team is gathering feedback and ideas from the congregation. Please let us know your ideas on what is important to you for the redesign of the courtyard, the green heart of our community.
Developmental Ministry Launch Week is Here! Join Us August 24 – Sept 1, 2024
This developmental ministry is not about a single minister. Rather, it is about our entire congregation. We hope that you will join us as we “launch” our collective developmental ministry.
Join a Covenant Group this Fall!
A great way to live into our mission and values is by covenanting with fellow members to share joys and sorrows, beliefs and struggles, through gathering in sacred spaces. Covenant Groups allow small groups (7-12 members) to commit to meeting regularly (October – May) for sharing, listening, building relationships and deepening spirits. Please join us in this vital shared ministry!
Why a Fence? Why Now?
As an urban congregation, All Souls is in relationship with a wide range of individuals and groups in the surrounding community. In all we do, we seek to bring our Unitarian Universalist values of compassion, equity, and justice alongside the practical concerns of maintaining our building for community use. Learn more about why we
are installing the fence near the 16th Street entrance.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekly Worship Service
1500 Harvard St NW Washington, DC
All Souls Church is conducting a Capital Campaign to raise funds to restoring Our Historic Building – from the lower level to the bell tower! We’re building a brighter future for our congregation’s next 100 years!
Learn more about the campaign, the repairs needed, the people involved, and how YOU can help!
Stay In Touch
Subscribe to the weekly eNewsletter. You will receive updates on what's happening and how you can get more involved with activities at the church. We look forward to seeing you around!
8th Principle
We, the members of All Souls Church Unitarian, covenant to affirm and promote journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other forms of oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.
Listen to All Souls’ Revere bell toll for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.
Find Us
We’re at the heart of DC, at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant, Adams Morgan, and Columbia Heights. A ramp is available from the main entrance (16th St.). You can also enter from the side entrance on Harvard St.
PARKING
All Souls does NOT have a parking lot. During the week, street parking is extremely limited. The best option is to park is the paid DC USA Parking Garage on Irving St NW beneath the Target ($12 for the day).
On Sundays, there is more street parking available. Refer to the signs along the streets for restrictions.
We are also very close to the Yellow and Green metro lines at the Columbia Heights Metro station.