Who we are

Clarendon Presbyterian Church (CPC) is a congregation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a member of National Capital Presbytery. We are also members of the More Light Presbyterians network of congregations, working for the full participation of LGBTQIA+ people of faith in the life of the church.

We are young and old, straight and gay, singles, couples and families of all kinds. Some of us are life-long Presbyterians and others are completely new to faith. Some of us come from other Protestant traditions, some were raised Roman Catholic and some come from other faith traditions or no faith tradition.  Clarendon Presbyterian is a progressive, diverse, and inclusive church community with a focus on serving our neighbors in need.


With a congregation of around 90 members and friends, CPC is a small and thriving church located in the heart of the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, Va., just two blocks from metro. Come join us!

Our mission

Following the Spirit’s call to go into the world with love, joy, and creativity, we are a community of faith following the way of Jesus in solidarity with marginalized and disenfranchised people doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. We seek companions on the journey from all* walks of life.


*All means all: all races, ages, abilities, genders, orientations, classes, questions, and doubts.



"God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" - Micah 6:8