How We Serve the Community
As a mission community of Orthodox Christians, the purpose of Saint John the Merciful is to practically address needs in our neighborhood and greater community.
Since our parish began in 2016, a major focus of our outreach ministry is addressing food insecurity amongst children, families, and the homeless in Wards 7 and 8 of the District of Columbia.
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Sunday morning service times are:
- 9:15 AM – Hours
- 9:30 AM – Divine Liturgy
Through the generosity of a single benefactor, we moved to our permanent home in August 2021. During the first twelve months, we directly facilitated 36,000+ meals through a charity partner. We plan to expand even further in the coming years.
Our new place of worship is a spacious home converted into a chapel and coffee hour hall, as well as a storage area for assembling and packing specific food donations.
By operating out of our new building and using the space for food storage, we’ve worked with a charity partner and went from feeding twenty kids to one hundred each weekend. Our mission location is also conveniently located near local schools where donations have been transported and distributed. We are currently looking for a new charity partner to continue this vital service to local children in need.
Community Outreach Programs Presently in Operation:
Community Outreach Programs in Development:
At St. John the Merciful, we are deeply grounded in the history and tradition of the Orthodox Christian faith, and we’re also dynamic and relevant in our mission to address the issues facing all of us in a new and challenging era. We’d love for you to come visit and see what we’re all about!
If you are looking for a parish in the DC area, or a meaningful way to volunteer with any of the above programs, email us at info@st.johnthemerciful.org.