History
The Church of the Redeemer, Presbyterian (USA) has the unique distinction of having been one of the few African-American communities of faith in the former Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination in Washington, DC. The Church was born during a time of tumultuous race relations in American history. The congregation was organized in October 1958 near the beginning of our country’s civil right
s movement. Its first services were held at the historic Anthony Bowen YMCA on Twelfth Street, NW. Later a site was acquired in the Brookland section of Washington, D.C., at the corner of 15th and Girard Streets, N.E. After a period of great struggle and commitment, a modern edifice was constructed and dedicated at our current location in April of 1962. The Church of the Redeemer has maintained its rich legacy of Christian service through a variety of programs for all age levels. Some of our outstanding community outreach includes: dedicated participation in Toastmasters International; exploration of books by and about African Americans with the Fannie Robinson Black Authors Discussion Group; meaningful Bible study classes as well as an excellent tradition of providing our members and the wider DC community with extraordinary musical experiences on Sunday and our ongoing concert series. We continue to support and nurture our youth through religious teachings, community outreach opportunities and special programming to meet their specific needs. Following God’s commandments, the Church of the Redeemer, Presbyterian (U.S.A.) exists to reconcile all people to God, to proclaim the redeeming love of God through Jesus Christ, to spread the prophetic Word, to witness God’s relevance in the world today, to minister to the community, and to nurture God’s people.