About Us
The East Washington Heights Baptist Church is affiliated with the
American Baptist Churches and Progressive National Baptist
Convention. The church was organized in the last decade of the
nineteenth century and evolved from a meeting of fifteen persons
held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Fountain to establish a
Sunday school. At that time, the Fountains lived at what is now 3400
Alabama Avenue, Southeast, Washington, DC in the community
then known as East Washington Heights.
American Baptist Churches and Progressive National Baptist
Convention. The church was organized in the last decade of the
nineteenth century and evolved from a meeting of fifteen persons
held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Fountain to establish a
Sunday school. At that time, the Fountains lived at what is now 3400
Alabama Avenue, Southeast, Washington, DC in the community
then known as East Washington Heights.
From that meeting of fifteen, a permanent organization of the East Washington Heights Baptist Sunday
school was created. Subsequently, in 1894, a church organization was formed under the pastorate of the
Reverend George T. Stevenson, the first pastor of the East Washington Heights Baptist Church.
Since the time the church was established, one hundred and eight years ago, the congregation has
worshipped in different church buildings located on the “holy hill” overlooking the city of Washington, DC.
From a little white-framed church on the hill, the church building evolved into a beautiful and impressive
gothic cathedral. building in which we presently gather to worship and give praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Not only has the church’s edifice changed, but the congregation’s demographics and spiritual leadership
have changed as well. From an all white congregation, the church became a bi-racial fellowship in January
1965, with the acceptance of an African American family as members of the church community. As the
surrounding community became more and more integrated, the church became a predominately African
American congregation. Despite the racial diversity of our members, we still share a common desire, to love
and serve our Lord God and to love, honor and respect each other. Our church is known as the church that
is “dedicated to the love of God and neighbor.”
school was created. Subsequently, in 1894, a church organization was formed under the pastorate of the
Reverend George T. Stevenson, the first pastor of the East Washington Heights Baptist Church.
Since the time the church was established, one hundred and eight years ago, the congregation has
worshipped in different church buildings located on the “holy hill” overlooking the city of Washington, DC.
From a little white-framed church on the hill, the church building evolved into a beautiful and impressive
gothic cathedral. building in which we presently gather to worship and give praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Not only has the church’s edifice changed, but the congregation’s demographics and spiritual leadership
have changed as well. From an all white congregation, the church became a bi-racial fellowship in January
1965, with the acceptance of an African American family as members of the church community. As the
surrounding community became more and more integrated, the church became a predominately African
American congregation. Despite the racial diversity of our members, we still share a common desire, to love
and serve our Lord God and to love, honor and respect each other. Our church is known as the church that
is “dedicated to the love of God and neighbor.”
There is a true saying that “if a man desires to be a pastor,
he desires a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1). Since the
pastorate of the Reverend George T. Stevenson,
successions of dedicated men of “good work” have served
the congregation of the East Washington Heights Baptist
Church. Those faithful servants were: the Reverends
James W. Many; Glenn B. Faucett; Robert S. Cooper, TH.D.;
John D. Cave, TH.D.; Robert D. Caldwell; R. Carrington
Paulette, D.D.; and Kenneth E. Burke, Jr., M.Div. In the year
of our Lord 2002, we welcomed our ninth pastor, another
man of “good work,” the Reverend Kip Bernard Banks.
he desires a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1). Since the
pastorate of the Reverend George T. Stevenson,
successions of dedicated men of “good work” have served
the congregation of the East Washington Heights Baptist
Church. Those faithful servants were: the Reverends
James W. Many; Glenn B. Faucett; Robert S. Cooper, TH.D.;
John D. Cave, TH.D.; Robert D. Caldwell; R. Carrington
Paulette, D.D.; and Kenneth E. Burke, Jr., M.Div. In the year
of our Lord 2002, we welcomed our ninth pastor, another
man of “good work,” the Reverend Kip Bernard Banks.
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Day 2 "Love is Patient" - In addition, to
saying nothing negative to you loved
one, again today, do at least one expected
gesture as an act of kindness.
saying nothing negative to you loved
one, again today, do at least one expected
gesture as an act of kindness.
Day 3 "Love is Not Selfish" - Whatever you
put your time, energy and money into will
become more important to you. It's hard
to care for something you are not investing
in. Along with restraining from negative
comments, buy your loved one something
that says, "I was thinking of you today."
put your time, energy and money into will
become more important to you. It's hard
to care for something you are not investing
in. Along with restraining from negative
comments, buy your loved one something
that says, "I was thinking of you today."
Day 4 "Love is Thoughtful" - Contact your
loved one sometime during the business
of the day. Have no agenda other than
asking how he or she is doing and if there
is anything you could do for them.
loved one sometime during the business
of the day. Have no agenda other than
asking how he or she is doing and if there
is anything you could do for them.
Day 5 "Love is Not Rude" - Ask your loved
one to tell you three things that cause him
or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with
you. You must do so without attacking
them or justifying your behavior. This is
from their perspective only!
one to tell you three things that cause him
or her to be uncomfortable or irritated with
you. You must do so without attacking
them or justifying your behavior. This is
from their perspective only!
Day 6 "Love is Not Irritable" - Choose to
react to tough circumstances in your
relationship in LOVING ways instead of
with irritation.
react to tough circumstances in your
relationship in LOVING ways instead of
with irritation.
Day 1 "Love is Patient" -- Although love is
communicated in a number of ways, our
words often reflect the condition of our heart.
For the next day, resolve to say nothing
negative to your loved one at all. If the
temptation arises, choose not to say
anything. It's better to hold your tongue than
to say something you'll regret.
communicated in a number of ways, our
words often reflect the condition of our heart.
For the next day, resolve to say nothing
negative to your loved one at all. If the
temptation arises, choose not to say
anything. It's better to hold your tongue than
to say something you'll regret.
EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH
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Day 7 "Love Believes the Best" - Get two
sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a
few minutes writing out positive things
about your loved one. Then do the same
with negative things on the second sheet.
Place both sheets in a secret place for
another day. There is a different purpose
and plan for each. At some point during
the remainder of the day, pick a positive
attribute from the first list and thank your
loved one for having this characteristic
sheets of paper. On the first one, spend a
few minutes writing out positive things
about your loved one. Then do the same
with negative things on the second sheet.
Place both sheets in a secret place for
another day. There is a different purpose
and plan for each. At some point during
the remainder of the day, pick a positive
attribute from the first list and thank your
loved one for having this characteristic
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VISION:
"An intergenerational family of disciples who love God, love neighbors and
transform the community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
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