Foundry United Methodist Church
Foundry United Methodist Church (Washington, DC)
AI Summary
Foundry explicitly welcomes everyone — “No Matter Whom You Love…” — and has been a publicly reconciling congregation since 1995 under Senior Pastor Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli; it’s a historic, progressive congregation founded in 1815 that has hosted U.S. presidents. Accessibility and inclusion are priorities: ASL interpretation is provided at the 11:15 a.m. worship and all special services and is supported by a dedicated ASL YouTube channel, there is an ADA-compliant Bell Tower Lobby entrance on 16th Street, a VIP “Plan a Visit” page, and limited Sunday parking at nearby Vital Voices. Families are welcomed with a staffed, vaccinated childcare center for birth–preK, a Family Zone in the sanctuary with extra sanitation and kid-friendly activities, Sunday School and kids’ worship, an intergenerational Foundry Generations ministry, and a weekly Youth@Night. The congregation maintains a strong social-justice focus — racial equity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, ESL, Books to Prisoners, service trips and days — and offers robust online options (live streams, sermon archive, and Church Center/Planning Center for groups, registrations, and prayer requests) for those who wish to connect remotely or get involved.
Worship Style
Blended
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📜Version History
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- Name:Foundry United Methodist Church (Washington, DC)
- Street Address:1500 16th St. NW
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Foundry United Methodist Church (Washington, DC)
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- Name:Foundry United Methodist Church
- Website URL:https://www.foundryumc.org
- Summary:Foundry explicitly welcomes everyone — “No Matter Whom You Love…” — and has been a publicly reconciling congregation since 1995 under Senior Pastor Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli; it’s a historic, progressive congregation founded in 1815 that has hosted U.S. presidents. Accessibility and inclusion are priorities: ASL interpretation is provided at the 11:15 a.m. worship and all special services and is supported by a dedicated ASL YouTube channel, there is an ADA-compliant Bell Tower Lobby entrance on 16th Street, a VIP “Plan a Visit” page, and limited Sunday parking at nearby Vital Voices. Families are welcomed with a staffed, vaccinated childcare center for birth–preK, a Family Zone in the sanctuary with extra sanitation and kid-friendly activities, Sunday School and kids’ worship, an intergenerational Foundry Generations ministry, and a weekly Youth@Night. The congregation maintains a strong social-justice focus — racial equity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, ESL, Books to Prisoners, service trips and days — and offers robust online options (live streams, sermon archive, and Church Center/Planning Center for groups, registrations, and prayer requests) for those who wish to connect remotely or get involved.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/7/2026