Canaan Baptist Church
Canaan Baptist Church (Newton St location)
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Canaan Baptist Church has served the Washington, D.C. community since its first service on the first Sunday of 1947 and was officially organized later that March; the congregation has worshipped at its current northwest DC location (mailing address 1607 Monroe St. NW) since 1963. The church maintains an active online presence—publishing services on YouTube and Facebook—and accepts donations via PayPal, making it easy to connect or give from afar. In addition to multiple weekly Bible study groups for youth, young adults and adults (many with phone or Zoom access), Canaan runs a Tuesday Feeding Ministry, a Healing Hearts ministry (3rd Sundays at 2:00 PM), a robust King’s Kids children’s program, a monthly Young Adult meeting, and a Seniors On the Move program offering exercise, education and trips. Under the leadership of Dr. Larry Owens Jr. (installed 2009; D.Min. 2018) the congregation of about 360 practices traditional Baptist sacraments through an active Deacon/Deaconess ministry, emphasizes leadership training, and describes its mission as “Seek, Serve and Celebrate Christ,” welcoming visitors who want a community-focused, service-oriented church. Contact is available by phone at 202-234-5330 or email (team1600@outlook.com).
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- Name:Canaan Baptist Church (Newton St location)
- Street Address:Corner of 16th and Newton Streets NW
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Canaan Baptist Church (Newton St location)
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- Name:Canaan Baptist Church
- Website URL:https://www.canaanbapt.com
- Summary:Canaan Baptist Church has served the Washington, D.C. community since its first service on the first Sunday of 1947 and was officially organized later that March; the congregation has worshipped at its current northwest DC location (mailing address 1607 Monroe St. NW) since 1963. The church maintains an active online presence—publishing services on YouTube and Facebook—and accepts donations via PayPal, making it easy to connect or give from afar. In addition to multiple weekly Bible study groups for youth, young adults and adults (many with phone or Zoom access), Canaan runs a Tuesday Feeding Ministry, a Healing Hearts ministry (3rd Sundays at 2:00 PM), a robust King’s Kids children’s program, a monthly Young Adult meeting, and a Seniors On the Move program offering exercise, education and trips. Under the leadership of Dr. Larry Owens Jr. (installed 2009; D.Min. 2018) the congregation of about 360 practices traditional Baptist sacraments through an active Deacon/Deaconess ministry, emphasizes leadership training, and describes its mission as “Seek, Serve and Celebrate Christ,” welcoming visitors who want a community-focused, service-oriented church. Contact is available by phone at 202-234-5330 or email (team1600@outlook.com).
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Last updated: 3/5/2026