D.C. friends- have you ever walked past Christ House on Columbia Road and noticed a group of our patients sitting in the courtyard? The beautiful statue of Jesus by Jimilu Mason helps identify us, but […] More…
What’s Happening at Christ House
From My Bookshelf: Recommended Reading for Black History Month from Charles Anderson-Gray, Chaplain
When I was asked to write about books on my bookshelf for Black History Month, there were so many titles that immediately came to mind. Howard Thurman’s landmark work Jesus and the Disinherited remains vital […] More…
Exciting News at Kairos House: Introducing Renewed Way
We are pleased to share that a new program has begun at Kairos House, created as the next step for long-time Kairos Members who have completed the New Day classes. Called Renewed Way, this program […] More…
Pastries for a Purpose: Bakers, Artists, Neighbors
It was a lovely day (shout-out Willie who sang the Bill Withers classic) as the Christ House community gathered for our first annual Pastries for a Purpose event at The LINE Hotel in Adams Morgan! […] More…
God at Work: Paul’s Journey Through Christ House
Interview and article by Ethan Neufeld, during his internship at Christ House. Paul is a former patient and has been a Kairos Member since 2010. Paul Deonaraine grew up in British Guyana, living with his […] More…
A Semester at Christ House
Ethan, student of Eastern Mennonite University, recently completed a semester long internship at Christ House. His work with leading nutrition and wellness workshops with Kairos Members and conducting interviews to collect their stories has been […] More…
A Silent Night, a Healing Beginning
On Christmas Eve, Christ House welcomed its first patient. On December 24, 1985, a quiet miracle unfolded on a cold Washington night. Christ House welcomed its very first patient—a man who would become a part […] More…
Christ House Achieves Prestigious National Certification for Medical Respite Care
We are proud to announce that Christ House has earned certification from the National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC), a program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC), recognizing our commitment to […] More…
