Church Space for Rent in the
Heart of Washington DC!

No, we at Saint Stephen's are happy to share our space with organizations and individuals.

In general, we offer space for:

1. Worship and celebrations, such as weddings, baptisms, funerals, quinceañeras and services for other faith communities
   

2. Organizations that serve or advocate for those who are oppressed or marginalized
   

3. Events that build community or offer safe, nurturing and joyful spaces to our city.

We recommend booking your rental 3–4 months in advance to ensure availability, especially for weddings, performances, and weekend events. A $200 reservation deposit is required to secure your space, and full payment is due at least two weeks before the event, unless prior arrangements are made.

If you are planning a last minute event, don’t hesitate to contact us! We often have availability and can work with you.

If you need to cancel your event, we require at least two weeks’ notice. Please note that the $200 reservation deposit is non-refundable, even with advance notice. If full payment has already been made, we may be able to issue a partial refund depending on the timing and circumstances of the cancellation.

Yes, you are welcome to bring in food and beverages or to hire a catering company, however we do not offer kitchen facilities.

We provide on-site security during your event to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment. Security staff are available to assist with any issues that may arise, and additional church staff are on call if needed.

Events must be closing up and finished by 11:30pm. To be respectful of our neighbors, music must be lowered to a level that it cannot be heard outside the church building by 11pm. The facility must be empty of all participants, trash, and personal belongings by midnight. Please inquire at events@saintstephensdc.org if you wish to host a later event.

Yes! There is a ramp from Newton St into the sanctuary, which gives access to the sanctuary, auditorium, choir room, and conference room on the first floor. There is a ramp from the parking lot that leads into the basement dining room. Both floors have ADA accessible bathrooms.

The only room available for rent that is not ADA accessible is the balcony above the church. This space is only accessible by a staircase with ~20 stairs.

Limited parking is available on-site at the church. We recommend using street parking on Newton Street or Monroe Street near the venue. For more information about agreements please see: https://www.saintstephensdc.org/_files/ugd/03735d_2c13c1254f4a4919aad0da089746044c.pdf