The Church of the Epiphany - Washington, DC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member showbizkid
N 38° 53.902 W 077° 01.830
18S E 323916 N 4307458
The cornerstone for The Church of the Epiphany was laid on August 14, 1843. The building has undergone some enlarging and renovation over the years. This remains an active, urban church.
Waymark Code: WM1ARY
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 63
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For 160 years, The Church of the Epiphany has been a strong witness of the Christian faith in the heart of the nation’s capital. Few churches have seen such radical changes in their environs as this one. When two lots were donated by Miss Louisa Harrison in October 1842 as a site for the new church, the neighborhood was described as quiet, tree shaded, and residential. Today, situated in the midst of towering commercial office buildings in downtown Washington, Epiphany continues to adapt to the ever changing needs of the place where it was planted.

An organization meeting on the Feast of the Epiphany in 1842 gave the parish its name. The cornerstone of the building was laid August 14, 1843. Described in vestry minutes as the “chief church builder of Washington,” John C. Harkness built a one-story brick building. In May 1844, the Diocese of Maryland gave formal approval to the establishment of Epiphany Parish. One month later, the first services were held in the new church.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/14/1843

Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
1317 G St., NW
Washington, DC USA
20005

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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