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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!
It’s time to pledge to support the All Souls Annual Fund for church year 2025-26
We are asking everyone to thoughtfully consider what a meaningful contribution to support All Souls’ efforts in the coming year looks like for you.
Worship this Week
The Big Picture
Joshua Long, guest preacher
March 30, 2025 @ 10:30 AM EDT—With the rolling back of environmental protections, propping up big oil and gas, and punishing institutions that work for environmental justice, it can feel like there is no hope for the planet. However, the United States has just 4% of the world’s population. Does our progress determine the fate of the entire planet? Does our American Exceptionalism blind us to the reality of what is happening around the globe? Let’s take a step back and try to see the bigger picture that is being drawn. It may help us see exactly where we fit on the canvas.
Joshua Long (he/him) is a visionary artist, advocate, and faith leader whose work bridges creativity, spirituality, and environmental justice. An award-winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader, he crafts music that stirs the soul and inspires people to take action. Upon graduating from seminary in 2023, he was honored with Wesley’s Public Theology Excellence Award.
Now serving as Congregational Organizer for Interfaith Power & Light (DC, MD, NoVA), Joshua mobilizes faith communities in the movement for climate justice., His leadership has been nationally recognized by Young, Gifted, and Green, which named him among their 2024 40 Under 40 awardees.
In 2024, he released his environmental gospel album, “We Are Earth,” which weaves together themes of hope, resilience, and sacred stewardship. Through artistry and activism, Joshua inspires a transformative movement where joy meets justice and faith fuels action for a flourishing world.
ASL interpretation is provided during worship services.
Attend Online
Our online congregation meets on Zoom with the ‘doors’ opening fifteen minutes prior to the service.
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 5 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
Sprucing Up In Spring
Your Building Committee is working hard to beautify the courtyard space and the steeple netting. The architect will submit the final design for the courtyard in March, and there will be some very noticeable activity happening around the netting on the 16th Street side of the church. Starting March 31-April 5, there will be some spring sprucing of the netting and liner. Unfortunately, the netting cannot be removed until the steeple is repaired, but crews will be on-site to replace the unsightly black liner with a beige-colored liner to better blend with the columns of the church.
2025-26 Generosity Campaign Update: Entering Final Stretch
If you are among the 256 pledgers to the Generosity Campaign and the Angel Fund, thank you!
So far, over $900,000 has been pledged. The public phase of the drive ends on Sunday, March 30. If you haven’t yet made your pledge we really need to hear from you by then, as next year’s budget depends largely on the commitments we as members and friends of All Souls make through our pledges as of the end of March.
Receive Weekly Updates from the Migrant Solidarity Team
The Migrant Solidarity Team at All Souls publishes a weekly digest of news, events, and opportunities in support of our migrant community members. To get more involved in these efforts, sign up to receive our weekly update.
Social Justice Philanthropy is on the Agenda
The Beckner Advancement Fund is a social justice philanthropy within All Souls Church. The Fund is guided by a small committee of All Souls members who serve limited terms, and we need to recruit new members for terms beginning in the FY2025-2026 church year.
All Souls Heroes: David Bauer and Rev. James Reeb
Join Silver Souls with special guests Judith Bauer and Holly Reckord after service to tell us about the lives of these two men so dearly remembered for their time and devotion to All Souls Church, Unitarian. Judith and Holly will reflect on the lives of these men, and remind us of their gifts to us. Refreshments will be served.
Throw Your Hat in the Ring
The Leadership Development and Nominating Committee has just a few weeks left to produce a slate of leadership candidates for the 2025-26 church year. We’re striving for a slate of capable leaders who truly represent All Souls’ growing and diverse congregation and who will sustain our values of justice and equity, which are needed now more than ever.
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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.