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About St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church
Welcome to St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, a historic venue in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. This church and parish provide flexible rental options across sanctuary, dining hall, and auditorium spaces, making it suitable for weddings, performances, and community events. We’ve got you covered with seating layouts, parking guidance, easy transit access, and trusted nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth event from start to finish.
Location highlights: 1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010. Nearby transit includes the Green Line’s Columbia Heights station and frequent buses along 16th St NW. The sanctuary can accommodate ceremonies up to 200 seated guests, with a broader occupancy for events up to 600 in rental configurations. The sanctuary spans roughly 6,008 square feet and can be arranged with approximately 120 movable chairs for weddings or similar events. On-site parking is limited, with a small lot between the church and 16th St reserved for visitors with limited mobility; street parking is generally available with local signage or permits as needed.
For organizers, wedding planners, and performers, this venue combines historic charm with practical spaces to fit diverse needs, backed by a community-focused congregation and a track record of hosting ordinations, Eucharists, weddings, performances, and community gatherings.
Plan your visit or booking with our trusted guidance. Secure your spaces early, confirm AV capabilities for the sanctuary and auditorium, and coordinate with local lodging and dining options to ensure attendees have convenient options nearby. If you’re exploring hotels or restaurants, we’ve included affiliate partner recommendations to streamline booking and reservations while you focus on delivering a memorable event.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010.
- Venue type: Episcopal church and parish with a flexible events/space rental program that includes sanctuary, dining hall, and auditorium spaces.
- Capacity: Sanctuary seating for ceremonies up to 200; sanctuary occupancy up to 600 for rentals per the church's rental guide; sanctuary area ~6,008 sq ft; seating can be arranged with about 120 movable chairs according to the wedding rental page.
- Parking: Small lot between the church and 16th St reserved for people with limited mobility; street parking generally available; signage and parking stickers may apply.
- Transit: Closest Metro is Columbia Heights on the Green Line (Columbia Heights station, 14th St & Irving St, about 3 blocks away) with numerous buses along 16th St NW.
- Notable events hosted: Site of the Episcopal Church’s second ordination of female priests (1974) and the first publicly celebrated Eucharist by a female celebrant; the space is also used for weddings, performances, and community events.
- Renamed/demolished: The church is active as St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, formed by the merger of St. Stephen's parish and the Church of the Incarnation; there is no information indicating demolition or a formal name change since the merger.
- Nearby hotels (examples): Hotel Zena (1155 14th St NW) is a nearby option; Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown (815 14th St NW); Holiday Inn Express Downtown (317 K St NW).