Bethesda Baptist Church
Bethesda Baptist Church
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Known as "The Church of the Open Bible," Bethesda Baptist will celebrate its 105th anniversary in March 2026 and serves the Ivy City/Trinidad neighborhood from 1808 Capitol Ave NE in Washington, DC. The congregation promotes accessibility with ASL interpretation, hosts the IVY City Community Choir, offers a Young Adult Virtual Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:30 PM EST, and makes sermons and photos available live and in an archive online. Emphasizing missions both at home and abroad, believer’s baptism by immersion, and the independence of the local church, its stated purpose is to lead people to Jesus and cultivate Christ-like maturity through worship, evangelism, education, and social action. Practical information for visitors: office hours are Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, online giving (via PayPal) and social links are provided, and the congregation is led by Reverend Michael D. Thompson, a pastor with local ministry involvement and advanced degrees who was called in 2021.
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- Name:Bethesda Baptist Church
- Street Address:1808 Capitol Ave NE
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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- Name:Bethesda Baptist Church
- Website URL:https://www.bethesdaweb.org
- Summary:Known as "The Church of the Open Bible," Bethesda Baptist will celebrate its 105th anniversary in March 2026 and serves the Ivy City/Trinidad neighborhood from 1808 Capitol Ave NE in Washington, DC. The congregation promotes accessibility with ASL interpretation, hosts the IVY City Community Choir, offers a Young Adult Virtual Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:30 PM EST, and makes sermons and photos available live and in an archive online. Emphasizing missions both at home and abroad, believer’s baptism by immersion, and the independence of the local church, its stated purpose is to lead people to Jesus and cultivate Christ-like maturity through worship, evangelism, education, and social action. Practical information for visitors: office hours are Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, online giving (via PayPal) and social links are provided, and the congregation is led by Reverend Michael D. Thompson, a pastor with local ministry involvement and advanced degrees who was called in 2021.
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Last updated: 3/4/2026