St. Thomas' Parish

St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church building located in Dupont Circle at 1517 18th Street NW with a modern architectural design. The structure features contemporary elements and spacious gathering areas for worship and community events.

The parish was established in 1891 as a neighborhood church with an original Gothic building. A fire in 1970 destroyed that structure, prompting the construction of a new facility on the same location.

The parish actively supports interfaith conversations and welcomes people from across the neighborhood through its community programs. You can see how the congregation uses its spaces to bring together people with different backgrounds and beliefs.

The church welcomes visitors during service times, with information available at the entrance. The Dupont Circle location makes it easily reachable by public transportation or on foot from most areas of the neighborhood.

Franklin D. Roosevelt attended a service here on his first Sunday as President in 1933. This visit remains a notable connection between the church and American political history.

Location: Washington, D.C.

GPS coordinates: 38.91020,-77.04100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46