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Foundry United Methodist Church (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Good Friday, March 29
The National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) provides the Liturgy of Good Friday, providing opportunity for deep contemplation of the crucifixion starting at noon. Later, the church will be providing a meditation for Good Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. For details, visit nationalcathedral.org.
Sixth and I Historic Synagogue (600 I St., N.W.) hosts a Passover Shabbat Dinner this evening at 7 p.m. The synagogue will provide a full kosher meal. For more information, visit sixthandi.org.
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) provides a Good Friday observance this evening at 7:30 p.m. For details, visit mccdc.com.
National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) provides a Good Friday service this evening at 7:30 p.m. Visit nationalcitycc.org for more information.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) has a Good Friday worship service beginning at noon. For more information, visit stmargaretsdc.org.
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ (3845 South Capitol St.) has a Good Friday service starting at noon. For details, visit covenantbaptistucc.org.
All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church (2300 Cathedral Ave., N.W.) hosts a Solemn Mass for Good Friday at noon. For more information, visit allsoulsdc.org.
Bethesda United Church of Christ (10010 Fernwood Rd.) provides a Good Friday Service at St. Mark’s Presbyterian (1021 Palm Springs Dr.). Visit bethesdaaucc.org for more details.
Temple Sinai (3100 Military Rd., N.W.) hosts a Shabbat Service this evening at 6:30 p.m. For details, visit templesinaidc.org.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (3rd and A streets, S.E.) holds a Good Friday Service at noon. For more information, visit stmarks.net.
Bet Mishpachah provides a Erev Shabbat Service (Chol Hamoed Pesach) with service leader Allan Armus tonight at 8 p.m. at the District of Columbia Jewish Community Center (16th and Q St., N.W.). For details, visit betmish.org.
Western Presbyterian Church (2401 Virginia Ave., N.W.) hosts a Good Friday service at noon. Visit westernpresbyterian.org for more details.
Saturday, March 30
National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) provides an Easter Egg Roll and Tea Set-Up today at 11 a.m. Visit nationalcitycc.org for more information.
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) hosts an Easter egg hunt from 10:15 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit foundryumc.org.
All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church (2300 Cathedral Ave., N.W.) provides an Easter Vigil tonight at 8 p.m. For details, visit allsoulsdc.org.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) has an Easter Vigil this evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. For details, visit stmargaretsdc.org.
Sunday, March 31
National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle, N.W.) hosts an Easter Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. For more details, visit nationalcitycc.org.
The National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) gives a Festival of the Holy Eucharist today at 8 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. For more information, visit nationalcathedral.org.
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) provides Holy Eucharist this morning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit stmargaretsdc.org.
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ (3845 South Capitol St.) holds a sunrise service at 6 a.m. with a breakfast immediately following. They also have regular service at 10 a.m. For details, visit covenantbaptistucc.org.
Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) has a worship service at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit foundryumc.org.
All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church (2300 Cathedral Ave., N.W.) holds Low Mass with Easter Hymns at 8:30 a.m., Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m., and High Mass with Festival Music at 11 a.m. Visit allsoulsdc.org for more details.
Bethesda United Church of Christ (10010 Fernwood Rd.) hosts an Easter Sunday Celebration Service at 10:30 a.m.
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (3401 Nebraska Ave., N.W.) provides a Easter Brunch at 7 a.m. and traditional worship service at 11:15 a.m. For more details, visit nationalchurch.org.
Asbury United Methodist Church (926 11th St.) holds worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Visit asburyumcdc.org for more information.
Western Presbyterian Church (2401 Virginia Ave., N.W.) provides an Easter Sunday worship service at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit westernpresbyterian.org.
Monday, April 1
The White House Easter Egg Roll takes place today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is open to the public. Details are at whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll.
The National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave., N.W.) celebrates the African-American Family Tradition every Easter Monday. The day includes family activities, Easter egg hunt, animal demonstrations, live entertainment throughout the day, field and relay-style games and visits from the Easter Panda. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. For more information, visit nationalzoo.si.edu.
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Add MCC of Northern Virginia to this list. Good Friday at 7:30 pm. And Easter Sunday at 11 am.
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