Bethlehem Baptist Church
Washington, District of Columbia
Bethlehem Baptist Church is located in the historic Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. at 2458 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE. The church is positioned at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and Howard Road, approximately one block away from Anacostia Station on the Metrorail Green Line. The church is housed in a red-brick building and serves the community with a mission centered on practicing 'Love in Action'. Rev. James E. Coates serves as Senior Pastor. The church encourages its Disciples to practice Love in action and is involved in community support efforts, including advocacy for the DC General Homeless Family Shelter.
Last updated May 2026
Congregation size
200-500
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