Luther Place Memorial Church
Luther Place
AI Summary
Founded in 1873 to help heal the wounds of the Civil War, the church sits on Thomas Circle in a distinctive red brick building crowned by a large copper statue of Martin Luther and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Committed to "Magnifying God's Radical Hospitality," the congregation is explicitly Reconciling in Christ and openly affirming of LGBTQIA+ people. Onsite ministries include the Steinbruck Center (a multi-floor program renovated in 2018 to offer 64 beds and basic services), the Sacred Commons community garden, and the ArtSmart summer camp for children, while the church hosts a range of community partners and activist groups. Worship and community life blend rich, diverse music (hymns, spirituals, gospel, contemporary and chant), regular Compline livestreams on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:00 PM, member resources via a FellowshipOne portal, and confidential care through Stephen Ministry.
Service Times
Sunday Worship (Online & Onsite): Sunday 10:30 AM
Compline (Facebook Live): Friday 9:00 PM
Compline (Facebook Live): Saturday 9:00 PM
Worship Style
Liturgical
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🙏Ministries
📜Version History
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- Name:Luther Place
- Street Address:1226 Vermont Ave, NW
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Luther Place
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- Name:Luther Place Memorial Church
- Website URL:https://www.lutherplace.org
- Summary:Founded in 1873 to help heal the wounds of the Civil War, the church sits on Thomas Circle in a distinctive red brick building crowned by a large copper statue of Martin Luther and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Committed to "Magnifying God's Radical Hospitality," the congregation is explicitly Reconciling in Christ and openly affirming of LGBTQIA+ people. Onsite ministries include the Steinbruck Center (a multi-floor program renovated in 2018 to offer 64 beds and basic services), the Sacred Commons community garden, and the ArtSmart summer camp for children, while the church hosts a range of community partners and activist groups. Worship and community life blend rich, diverse music (hymns, spirituals, gospel, contemporary and chant), regular Compline livestreams on Friday and Saturday nights at 9:00 PM, member resources via a FellowshipOne portal, and confidential care through Stephen Ministry.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/6/2026