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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a very devout Catholic but social justice values and an open and welcoming church community is my biggest thing. Anyone go to Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington (Hauk neighborhood off Glebe Rd. by Army Navy CC) or Holy Trinity in Georgetown? Any others you recommend?

I am a family of four. My husband grew up in a very conservative Presbyterian denomination but one thing they did "right" was have a wonderful social justice component and were very community and family focused. Tons of social events, things oriented to get kids and families involved in community, volunteering, helping others. I grew up in a very devout Catholic family in a heavily Catholic part of the country. Our social life revolved around the church, which was fun and welcoming. I remember the priests, nuns, brothers and sisters coming to our house for dinner, to play soccer or flag football, or to go swimming. We'd have the clergy over for bbqs. The priest married my sister and her husband and are still our family friends. The church had beer gardens, bingo nights, youth dances, great rec sports programs for kids, teens and adults, a fun youth group, a big parish picnic with rides and games, lots of fun social events for parents. Was very diverse, racially, ethnically, and economically. I am still friends with most of my besties from CCD.

My kids and I have been members of a parish since we moved from DC. At first we stayed at St. Matthew's, but it is more geared for younger people or singles. The parish we are at is nice-ish. Lots of great social events but there is a big divide between the parish school and CCD families. I get the distinct impression that families like mine, who are liberal, progressive, social justice oriented are not welcome. I am an active volunteer but my kids and husband hate it. My husband is more moderate but he finds the church super contrary to our values. It is also pretty white and the families who are not white are very conservative. Would love a church where my kids are welcome even if they have soccer or flag football or aren't perfect attendance at CCD. Would love a parish where I can be open about my politics or that my husband is welcome as a non-Catholic. I appreciate that maybe a non-Catholic church is better for us, but my kids and I would like to stay in the Catholic church. A lot of our friends go to Holy Trinity but it seems pretty rich and well off and not sure if it's diverse. Also wondering about Our Lady Queen of Peace in Arlington. [/quote]

Which parish are you with now, OP?[/quote]

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