Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
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Founded in 1816, Mt. Zion is the oldest African-American congregation in the nation’s capital and sits on a historic Georgetown campus that includes a parsonage, Community House, and cemeteries listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by the UNESCO Slave Route Project. The church runs a long-standing Georgetown Saturday Supper program that serves about 75 shelter-challenged neighbors weekly and hosts seasonal studies, concerts, and community events. Worship is offered in a hybrid format—Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in person and livestreamed on YouTube—and the congregation maintains active social accounts with concert videos and event galleries for newcomers to explore. Led by Rev. Selena M. Johnson (a former architect, ordained elder, and author) with award-winning music leadership, Mt. Zion also cares for historic burial grounds, is undertaking a capital restoration campaign, and accepts digital donations for those who wish to support its ministry.
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- Name:Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- Street Address:1334 29th Street NW
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- Name:Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- Website URL:https://www.mtzionumcdc.org
- Summary:Founded in 1816, Mt. Zion is the oldest African-American congregation in the nation’s capital and sits on a historic Georgetown campus that includes a parsonage, Community House, and cemeteries listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized by the UNESCO Slave Route Project. The church runs a long-standing Georgetown Saturday Supper program that serves about 75 shelter-challenged neighbors weekly and hosts seasonal studies, concerts, and community events. Worship is offered in a hybrid format—Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in person and livestreamed on YouTube—and the congregation maintains active social accounts with concert videos and event galleries for newcomers to explore. Led by Rev. Selena M. Johnson (a former architect, ordained elder, and author) with award-winning music leadership, Mt. Zion also cares for historic burial grounds, is undertaking a capital restoration campaign, and accepts digital donations for those who wish to support its ministry.
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Last updated: 3/4/2026