Conservative Episcopal Church in DC Area

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP if you can’t see a direct connection between social justice and Christian ideals I’d suggest a Southern Baptist congregation.

You don't know anything about me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you feel about female clergy?

I love that women are members of the clergy and in leadership roles.

[Anonymous]

NP here... I have a feeling that the OP is simply sick of the clergy using the pulpit as a political podium. We have the same issue at our Episcopalian church. It has become too political. I don't necessarily always disagree with the viewpoints being presented. However, I don't feel this is the proper place for the clergy to voice their opinions. They share their political beliefs on social media, in demonstrations, and in other places too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP here... I have a feeling that the OP is simply sick of the clergy using the pulpit as a political podium. We have the same issue at our Episcopalian church. It has become too political. I don't necessarily always disagree with the viewpoints being presented. However, I don't feel this is the proper place for the clergy to voice their opinions. They share their political beliefs on social media, in demonstrations, and in other places too.

OP here. Yes, this is exactly what I am trying to articulate!

[Anonymous]

If you attended tfca this morning what did you like, dislike?
And ,op are you the one who said not to much ethnicity? If so what is that supposed to mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting patiently for the anti-TEC and anti-Katharine Jefferts Schori wacko to find this.

Not a wacko--nor an Episcopalian--nor an Anglican.

I am pro-choice, but saw Katharine Jefferts on Larry King years ago--and she called abortion a "Blessing." DH who was a lifelong Episcopalian was disgusted. Still considers himself an Episcopalian but no longer belongs.

[Anonymous]

All Saints in Chevy Chase Circle has a conservative reputation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting patiently for the anti-TEC and anti-Katharine Jefferts Schori wacko to find this.

Not a wacko--nor an Episcopalian--nor an Anglican.

I am pro-choice, but saw Katharine Jefferts on Larry King years ago--and she called abortion a "Blessing." DH who was a lifelong Episcopalian was disgusted. Still considers himself an Episcopalian but no longer belongs.

Do you have a link to this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP if you can’t see a direct connection between social justice and Christian ideals I’d suggest a Southern Baptist congregation.

Zing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you attended tfca this morning what did you like, dislike?
And ,op are you the one who said not to much ethnicity? If so what is that supposed to mean?

OP here. I did not make post about ethnicity -- I do not know what that poster meant, either.

TFCA this morning was kind of a mix between traditional (outstanding homily on Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem) and traditional songs followed by evangelical songs (modern worship songs with electric guitar). I did not like the modern worship songs (some parishioners had their hands in the air like evangelicals to the songs, which is their right, I know, just not my style). The service seemed to be all over the map -- announcements, songs, gospel. It was not traditional in my sense of the word. Really nice people, though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting patiently for the anti-TEC and anti-Katharine Jefferts Schori wacko to find this.

Not a wacko--nor an Episcopalian--nor an Anglican.

I am pro-choice, but saw Katharine Jefferts on Larry King years ago--and she called abortion a "Blessing." DH who was a lifelong Episcopalian was disgusted. Still considers himself an Episcopalian but no longer belongs.

Do you have a link to this?

No--actually saw it on CNN when Larry King was still on. Maybe it is on the net somewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just waiting patiently for the anti-TEC and anti-Katharine Jefferts Schori wacko to find this.

Not a wacko--nor an Episcopalian--nor an Anglican.

I am pro-choice, but saw Katharine Jefferts on Larry King years ago--and she called abortion a "Blessing." DH who was a lifelong Episcopalian was disgusted. Still considers himself an Episcopalian but no longer belongs.

Do you have a link to this?

I don't think that was Schori- that was Katherine Ragsdale, who after preaching the 'abortion is a blessing sermon' became President of the Episcopal Divinity School
https://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/abortion/Ragsdale.htm

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you attended tfca this morning what did you like, dislike?
And ,op are you the one who said not to much ethnicity? If so what is that supposed to mean?

OP here. I did not make post about ethnicity -- I do not know what that poster meant, either.

TFCA this morning was kind of a mix between traditional (outstanding homily on Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem) and traditional songs followed by evangelical songs (modern worship songs with electric guitar). I did not like the modern worship songs (some parishioners had their hands in the air like evangelicals to the songs, which is their right, I know, just not my style). The service seemed to be all over the map -- announcements, songs, gospel. It was not traditional in my sense of the word. Really nice people, though.

I wonder if you might like Christ the King Anglican. http://www.ctkalexandria.org/
The have a reverent traditional approach to worship.

The other one that you might try is Church of the Ascension. I know they do weekly communion, I'm less certain of their musical style.

[Anonymous]

OP, try Truro Church in Fairfax - seriously. We were longtime members of a liberal parish in NW DC, and my husband almost became an ordained priest, but I got so sick of the politicization (and I am very much pro-gay ordination). Truro has surprisingly thoughtful preaching, wonderful music, and a broader range of political viewpoints than you might expect. We have only been attending a short time, but I have been pleasantly surprised.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, try Truro Church in Fairfax - seriously. We were longtime members of a liberal parish in NW DC, and my husband almost became an ordained priest, but I got so sick of the politicization (and I am very much pro-gay ordination). Truro has surprisingly thoughtful preaching, wonderful music, and a broader range of political viewpoints than you might expect. We have only been attending a short time, but I have been pleasantly surprised.

Truro, The Falls Church, Church of the Apostles - all these are NOVA Anglican churches OP. Each has a slightly different feel. As PP said, All Saints Episcopal on Chevy Chase Circle is a more traditional church, is Episcopal, and has parishioners who lean conservative.