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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I know this thread is old, but can anyone answer the PP question?

I was looking for a non-liberal Episcopal church. I just don't want to hear politics in my church at all, conservative or liberal and I have found that liberal churches tend to be very activist in this area.

I have kids so it would have to be a family-friendly place.[/quote]

I cannot answer the question re All Saints or Grace Church.

However, I can tell you about St. John's Norwood.  I fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum politically (would describe myself as liberal in some respects and more conservative in other respects - I know, this is not permissible in DC!).  Like you, I don't want to hear politics in my church at all.  I found St Columba's too be too activist/political for my taste.  St Columba's has an amazing, wonderful pre-school service (never seen anything like it before or since in terms of having a "real" service adjusted for young families), but when I attended services in the main church, I found myself feeling very annoyed at the sermon.  I am particularly not interested in Episcopal Church politics - this is not what I come to church to hear about from the pulpit.  Strident is the adjective that comes to mind for me re St Columba's preaching.

In my experience, St. John's has been apolitical.  It is very welcoming to all kinds of people, and I appreciate this.  There is a very strong sense of community and mission of serving others.  My impression of the rector, Sari Ateek, is very positive.  Maybe more positive than for any other Episcopal priest that I've ever heard preach.  His sermons provoke thought, are well-delivered and interesting.  He is a father of young children himself.  The church is very family friendly, with a well-attended, well-organized sunday school.  What is perhaps amazing is that the pews in the 9am service are pretty well full (particularly with families).  I don't know how many Episcopal churches can say this.  There is a children's chapel at the 9am service for kids pre-K through 2nd grade - they come up and join parents/family for communion at the end of the service.  Sunday school is at 10am.

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