Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, was founded to serve the laborers, craftsmen, shopkeepers, and watermen of the Georgetown waterfront. By 1857 regular services were being held in a wooden chapel that stood in the southwest corner of the churchyard, where the World War I memorial cross now stands. The Evening Star reported in February, 1895, It is the only church here in a really poor district and whenever its pastor is not in the pulpit or fulfilling his own immediate wants he is out among his people dispensing aid to the unfortunate. Outreach to the community, particularly lower Georgetown, has remained a vital ministry of Grace Church. In the late 1960s programs were created for the many young people living on the streets of Georgetown, including job counseling, a food cooperative, advice on drug abuse and other programs. By 1970, the church and its grounds frequently served as an emergency crash pad for the homeless. In 1987, Grace Church made a home for the Georgetown Ministry Center ( GMC ) for the homeless. This relationship has grown over the years and in September 2003 the GMC moved into their beautiful new facility built under the rectory and parish hall. This new facility provides private counseling space as well as a shower and a washer and dryer for use by the homeless served by the GMC. Grace Church remains the only religious institution in lower Georgetown. Grace Church is committed to not only continuing its outreach program to the disenfranchised of the community, but also to providing a spiritual refuge for everyone living and working in the Georgetown area regardless of their religious affiliation. Visitors to Grace find a warm welcome, wonderful music, and a heartfelt faith. Join us for a service, an event, or just moment of quiet during your day. MUSIC ON THE GRACE LAWN Thursday, August 19, 7pm. Larry Brown Quartet Straight ahead jazz at its best Grace Episcopal Church 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW, DC 20007 Washington Tel 202-333-7100