Join Us For Worship in the Fellowship Hall!
Our elevator is currently out of commission due to a small fire in the building in late June. In order to ensure everyone has access to our worship space and to live in alignment with our core value around building inclusive and authentic community, our congregation is currently worshiping together in the Fellowship Hall on the ground level instead of the Sanctuary which is on the second floor. While the space might not have the same historic beauty and stained glass as our sanctuary, it is filled with light and a vibrancy that is enhanced by people gathering in chairs for worship or over coffee and snacks following worship. Individuals needing stair-free access to the Fellowship Hall are invited to enter the building through the Atrium doors located on K Street NW. People who can navigate set of six steps may enter through the Atrium doors on Massachusetts Avenue NW or through the Parking Garage entrance.
Our Location & Parking
We are located in the heart of Washington, DC at 900 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Whether you drive, ride a bike or come by public transportation, our hospitality team will be happy to welcome you and assist you at our Atrium Entrance.
How do I get into the building?
Atrium Entrance from Massachusetts Ave. NW. – This entrance is secured at all times. To enter, press the button to the left of the door and hospitality team will help you into the building. This entrance is NOT an accessible entrance. Once inside our Hospitality Team will help guide you down the stairs to the Fellowship Hall.
Parking Garage – entrance on 10th St. NW – Individuals coming to worship may park beneath the 901 K Street office building that is connected to the historic church building. Parking is available starting at 9:00am on Sunday mornings. The parking entrance is located off 10th Street NW just passed the edge of the Henley Park Hotel. Parking is available on the B3 and B4 levels of the garage. Please bring your parking ticket inside to be validated. Limited parking may also be found along Massachusetts Avenue and K Street if you prefer to park on the street.
Accessible Entrance from K Street NW – Individuals needing stair-free access to the Fellowship Hall are invited to enter the building through the Atrium doors located on K Street NW.
Children
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP:
Every worship service includes a children’s blessing that seeks to make the worship experience accessible for children of all ages. Children will be invited to participate from the front of the worship space.
NURSERY CARE:
MVP offers Nursery Care for infants and toddlers from 10:30am through the end of worship in a carefully designed space in the Chapel. If your family would like to take advantage of Nursery Care you are invited to bring your infants and toddlers to the Chapel where you will see one of our staff or volunteers ready to receive you and help you with drop-off.
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY & WORSHIP KITS:
One-time use worship kits are available for children ages 4 and up. These kits are available for pick-up in the Fellowship Hall on the RIGHT side of the room, just beyond the kitchenette. Here you will also find a wonderful selection of books for use while in the building. Families are asked to place return borrowed books, after use.
Questions?
We know that as you visit a new church you may have some questions. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have.
What should I expect from a service?
Our weekly worship includes congregational singing, the reading of scripture, prayer, congregational singing, instrumental music, and a message that seeks to be relevant, applying the Bible to our lives as individuals and as a community of faith. Worship is held in the Fellowship Hall.
Is Coffee Available or Can I Bring My Own?
Coffee is available at the back of the Fellowship Hall, as well as a selection of cold drinks and tea. You are welcome to prepare a cup of coffee before worship or to bring your own to enjoy during the worship service.
What should I wear?
MVP is a diverse community and people at MVP dress in a variety of ways. Some people wear shorts or jeans, while others choose to wear suits or dresses. Feel free to dress in whichever way you feel comfortable.
What occurs after worship?
You are invited to join MVPers and guests at the back of the Fellowship Hall for a time of snacks, coffee, cold drinks, tea, and informal conversation.
What happens next once I visit?
Visiting MVP for the first time? We invite all of our first-time guests to fill out a “connect card” online and mark it “guest/friend“. You can share as much information as you feel comfortable sharing. Know that we will never add your name to any email list unless you ask us to.