Riverside Baptist Church

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• Name:Riverside Baptist Church
• Website URL:https://riversidedc.org
• Summary:Located at 699 Maine Ave SW in the Wharf, Riverside offers a welcoming, justice-forward congregation led by Senior Pastor Mia McClain — the church’s first African American and first woman senior pastor — and gathers for Sunday worship at 10:00 AM (many arrive by 9:45 AM); services are also livestreamed on YouTube as Riverside Live! for those joining remotely. Worship blends traditional hymns and contemporary music with participatory singing (the congregation is considered the “first” choir) and observes open communion on 1st Sundays. Riverside is explicitly inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ people and marriage equality, engages in local Pride outreach, and supports visitors with accessible facilities, nearby Metro and Wharf shuttle access, and free residential garage parking on Sundays. The congregation also offers robust community ministries — a monthly protein pantry, scholarship and grant programs, youth and children’s programs led by experienced staff, virtual midweek classes, wellness offerings like free yoga, and clear volunteer safeguards (background checks and training) for families.
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