We exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ among our neighbors and throughout the nations. We are a group of believers seeking to obey the Great Commandment (love God, love neighbor) and fulfill the Great Commission (make disciples).
Our Values
The gospel is the Good News of Jesus Christ, and it is the best news that we will ever hear. This message is central to our church. It is a refreshing reminder to believers and life-saving news to those who respond in repentance and faith.
Praise be to God for adoption into His family. Redeemed and forgiven, we are united as one family. The church, locally and globally, includes brothers and sisters who desire to make disciples and glorify God with their lives.
We are commanded to be on mission. We desire to share the gospel of Jesus Christ locally and globally. The gospel compels us to meet urgent physical and spiritual needs. We believe in the transformative power of the gospel.
Our Timeline
Summer ‘20
Pastor Joshua Roulhac began his church planting residency at Anacostia River Church.
Fall ‘20
We began weekly evangelism, prayer gatherings, and recruiting core team members.
Winter ‘21
Nearly 15 people began to gather as part of the core team for Congress Heights Community Church.
Spring ‘21
By God’s grace, we launched Congress Heights Community Church on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021.
And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:18-20 ESV