The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church is a part of the history of the nation. The Scottish artisans building the White House worshipped on its grounds; they and their families formed a worshipping community that eventually merged with another to form The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, located just three blocks from that original worship site.

President Abraham Lincoln worshipped regularly at NYAPC during the Civil War and was attended at his death by Pastor Phineas Gurley. The Reverend Peter Marshall preached many famous sermons during World War II from our pulpit.

Reverend George Docherty preached a Lincoln Day sermon on February 7, 1954 to a congregation that included President Dwight Eisenhower. The sermon, titled "One Nation Under God," prompted the U.S. Congress to amend the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, inserting the phrase "under God".

People have gathered at NYAPC for important demonstrations in the nation's capital, including the Poor People's March on Washington and protests against the Vietnam War. Martin Luther King, Jr. preached from our pulpit during the Civil Rights stuggles. History continues to be made by the members and friends who enter our doors today.

Follow the links to the left to learn more about the rich history of NYAPC.