General Info

St. Patrick's was founded in 1911 as a mission of St. Alban's Parish to serve Episcopalians in the area who found it difficult to travel in the pre-automobile era. The original red brick chapel was located across from Greenwich Parkway on Foxhall Road. Built in 1914, this structure was torn down in 1927 and a new Gothic chapel was built on the Northeast corner of Greenwich Parkway and Foxhall Road. Additions and renovations were made in 1953 and 1966 ( see photo ). To accommodate an expanding parish and to consolidate church and school activities, the decision was made to move to the present location. The new church, which received several design awards, was occupied in 1985. St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School was founded in 1956 as a parish school. The addition of elementary grades to the kindergarten and nursery school began in 1966. The school, with over 500 students, now goes through the eighth grade. The school and the Church are located on the same site and share many of the same facilities. The Rev. F. Ernest Warren came to St Patrick's in 1933 as Vicar and he served as the first rector when St. Patrick's became an independent parish in 1946. Other rectors include the Rev. John F. Stevens, the Rev. Wm. R. Williams, the Rev. Thomas D. Bowers, the Rev. Christopher R. Sherrill, the Rev. S. James Steen, and the Rev. Elizabeth S. McWhorter. The current rector is the Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard. In the future, as in the past, St Patrick's will offer the opportunity for enriching lives and the challenge to face up to changing social responsibilities. St. Patrick's is an inclusive Eucharistic community with a long-standing commitment to outreach and the love and care of children. Please join us.