About Lincoln Congregational Temple UCC
The Lincoln Temple story began in a mission--in the Wisewell Barracks at 7th and O Streets NW in Washington, DC. The conditions at the barracks deteriorated, and, in May 1968, the American Missionary Association (AMA) purchased land on the northeast corner of 11th and R Streets NW. There the Clofax Industrial Mission was erected, using contributions from several sources, including First Congregational Church, and donations from the AMA and the Freedmen's Bureau.

In 1869, the AMA took charge of the new building, and renamed it the Lincoln Mission in memory of Abraham Lincoln. The present-day building was constructed on the site in 1929. During the church's history, the Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing complex was constructed. The church has provided its supports to a number of community initiatives, including the Shaw Community Ministry. In 1994, Lincoln Temple was designated as an historic landmark in the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and the next year, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, Lincoln Temple continues its proud ministry of reaching out to the pressing social and religious needs of its Washington, DC, community.  In December 2005, it celebrated the installation of its latest pastor, Rev. Nathan Angelo Harris, at a special service of worship.

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