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Nice, liberal, family-friendly church in CC/Bethesda?
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Anonymous
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We're church shopping. Used to belong to the Foundry UMC in Dupont but it's too much of an ordeal lugging 2.y.o and 7 m.o. down to Dupont every Sunday. We're looking for an ecumenical, liberal community with whom to share faith, teach our kids about spirituality (with a nice nursery now), and that's not too far from our house in CC. Tenleytown/CC DC area is ok too. Although we're not gay, gay-bashing churches are not ok.
BTW, I went to River Road UU a few years ago, and it was a little TOO ecumenical for me. I believe in many paths to God, but actually DO believe in God, which seemed to be at question in the UU church. |
Anonymous
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We are a small-ish congregation (80 or so members, but growing), but with a lot of young kids (at least five kids under 3). There is a pre-school in the building, so it has a very nice nursery with play area and crib room. We love it!
www.churchinbethesda.org |
Anonymous
| I know a lot of happy families with children at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. They're involved in a variety of ways (youth groups, choir, Sunday School, holiday events) and the kids seem to form a community. |
Anonymous
| I second the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church recommendation. Lots of young families at the 9:30 service and very family friendly all around (great preschool, sunday school, family programs). |
Anonymous
| OP, you're wish list describes what can be found at the Chevy Chase United Methodist Church in Chevy Chase (on Conn. Avenue). The early (9:30 am), come as you are, service that is. The second service is more formal, and is almost completely devoid of parents/kids. Anyway, the entire church has something for everyone. Great community. Lovely families. Renewed emphasis on the kids programs. Hope to see you there. |
Anonymous
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Cedar Lane UU Church in Bethesda--if you want to try another UU church (since every one is different): http://www.cedarlane.org/ Many families and great religious education program.
Alternately, for a more clearly Christian experience, try the United Church of Christ. We found the families at Westmoreland Congregation United Church of Christ in Bethesda (http://www.westmorelanducc.org/) to be very welcoming. |
Anonymous
This church? 
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=81454&catid=189 |
Anonymous
| God rested on the seventh day. We sleep in on Sundays..... "Nice" people get on my nerves. |
Anonymous
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"BTW, I went to River Road UU a few years ago, and it was a little TOO ecumenical for me. I believe in many paths to God, but actually DO believe in God, which seemed to be at question in the UU church. "
LOL!! |