312days since
Inauguration Day

Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington 1500 9th Street NW Washington, DC 20001

 
The Inaugural Committee of Shiloh thanks you for choosing to worship, celebrate, dine, view, cheer, reflect and enjoy the moments that comprise the 44th Inaugural with the Shiloh Baptist Church global community.
 
Committee Members:
Joanne Beasley,  Rev. George Mensah, Yelberton Watkins, Willa Hall Smith, Dr. Rochelle Hardy, Walter Pryor, George Hardy, J. Otis Harris, Jr., Andrea Johnson, Min. Thomas Bowen, Lorraine Miller, Thomas Tyler, Tracey Walker, Chuck Hall, Donald Richardson,  Jo Fisher-Hall, Ed Washington, Bob Bates, Dr. Hattie Davis, Muriel Lewis, Marlene Howard, Christine Clark, Diana Roach, Warren Pyles
 
Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith, Senior Minister

Pastor's Message

 

 Dear Friends, 
Welcome to the Shiloh Baptist Church website which celebrates the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. Much of the world joins us as we celebrate this truly momentous event.
 
A few weeks ago as we gathered in our sanctuary to watch the election returns we held a special worship and prayer service.  ABC News covered our gathering and reporters from the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and the Manchester Guardian took interviews.  We are delighted that in partnership with ABC News, Shiloh is one of the venues to watch the swearing in of our next president, as well as the parade and other exciting events    Read More...
 
    

ABOUT US: Shiloh Baptist Church

HISTORIC SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
of Washington, DC

Building God's Village, Claiming the Victory

Shiloh Baptist Church is one of Washington's oldest and largest Baptist churches. It was founded by slaves in 1852, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. When the Union Army offered safe passage to all blacks from Fredericksburg, north to Washington, many Shiloh members now freed slaves, came meeting in a small shanty where they learned to read and write. They continued to worship together, growing to 750 members by 1861. In 1863, Shiloh was recognized as a true church and ordained its first pastor. In the 145 years since then, there have been only five other pastors. Sr. Pastor Dr. Wallace Charles Smith now leads the congregation.
 
It is only fitting that a Washington landmark, Shiloh Baptist Church, host and welcome those who come in celebration of freedom, progress and the blessing that is this historic 44th Presidential Inauguration in honor of those who have gone before and believed in such a day, by faith.  
 Visit the Shiloh Baptist Church website to learn more about the history, purpose, missions, ministries of this historic institution and take a tour of the church. Explore the many church community programs and view the Shiloh video by clicking here:
 
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