Columbia Heights in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 8, 2019
1. St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church Marker
Front of marker
• 1957: First integrated Episcopal church in DC
• 1969: Began Loaves & Fishes feeding program; hot meals still served every Saturday and Sunday at Noon
• 1975: Ordained four women to the priesthood, resulting in the ordination of women to be approved nationally
• 1976: Two male parishioners hold one of the first "holy union" ceremonies in the U.S.
• 1974: First public celebration of the eucharist by a woman priest
• 1976: Church land donated to construct Urban Village
• 1982: Founded the Samaritan Ministry, now a city-wide social service agency.
• 2006: Founded the Misa Alegría and committed to becoming one congregation that speaks two languages.
Erected by St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Hispanic Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 38° 55.986′ N, 77° 2.148′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Columbia Heights. Marker is on Newton Street Northwest close to 16th Street Northwest, on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Avenue of Churches (within shouting distance of this marker); Growing Strong (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elder Spirit (about 500 feet away); Mount Pleasant: The Immigrants' Journey (about 600 feet away); Sacred Heart Academy (about 600 feet away); Casualties Arriving at Mount Pleasant General Hospital, May 1864 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mount Pleasant Library (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 8, 2019
2. St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church Marker
Reverse of marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 8, 2019
3. St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 8, 2019
4. Banner in English and Spanish on the church grounds
Episcopal Church
Faith . Community . Justice
We were the first Episcopal church in DC to :
Racially integrate (1957)
Ordain women to the priesthood (1975)
Bless a same sex union (1976)
Come make history with us.
Integrarse racialmente (1957)
Ordenar a mujeres al sacerdocio (1975)
Bendecir a una relacionamento de parejas de personas de mismo sexo (1976)
Ven y haz historia con nosotros
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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