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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]St Marks Episcopal on Capitol Hill is full of atheists -- the former priest was a non-believer.

However, they do the regular Episcopalian service and now have a pastor who is a believer.

St. Columba's in Tenley DC also has a fair share of non-believers and no one cares what you believe -- and they have lots of activities.[/quote]

I'm an Episcopalian, and have worshipped for many years at St. C's.  It's true that nobody there would ask you what you believe and that you and your family would be welcome to participate in all activities, but I have to wonder whether an atheist would feel comfortable praying, singing -- or even listening to -- hymns of worship, reading the Bible, etc.  I mean, these are liberal congregations and many of us engage quite openly with our questions and doubts, but most of the time, most of us believe there's a God.    [/quote]

+1. I’ve attended St. C’s on occasion. I wonder what pp is going on when she claims “many atheists” at any church. Does she go around coffee hour—at the multiple church she lists, no less—asking people?

It seems odd to me that somebody would want to spend their mornings praying and singing hymns and listening to homilies if they don’t believe. If it’s a sense of community and/or good works, take your family to volunteer at a soup kitchen. The homeless still need to eat on Sundays. Or sign the fam up to volunteer at a creek cleaning. So many group volunteer possibilities.

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You don't necessarily have to ask people -- they will tell you.[/quote]

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