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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b][quote=Anonymous]As I said very early in this thread--this stuff isn't a priority at WES.  They have other issues to address and don't.[/quote][/b]

Perhaps, then, it would be wise to change the school's name.  The school is still young.  The name heralds from the school's origins when Mrs. Schessler broke it away from St. Patrick's Episcopal and set up Wash. Epis. School.  Mrs. Scheussler has been gone a long time.  The school has no parish affiliation.  The Wednesday "chapel" was chapel in name only when we were there (parents were welcome).  It was very ecumenical. I never had any interactions with the rotating chaplains; in fact, I couldn't name them to save my life (some men, a woman).  I've checked with all three kids we had there and not one says any religion was taught in class (which is what I recalled but wanted to make sure before posting).  The "three kings" processional, mentioned above,  in the Holiday concert was as close to anything "Episcopal" that I can recall.  By the time we left, all faiths were being celebrated in chapel and at the holiday concert.  Religion was not discussed by the parents (who were of all faiths) and the teachers hailed from all religions and walks of life.  Same with the administration.   If the current acting head is cracking jokes about the school being called "Wash. Methodist School" then perhaps it is time to call a spade a spade and drop the "Episcopal".  Maybe call it  Washington Day School.  I realize there is a desirable cache to try and falsely link the school with the Cathedral Schools but if the school is no longer Episcopal, Christian and doesn't have an ordained priest, then it is time to save the money that is designated for the priest and put it where it is needed more.[/quote]

I have no ties to WES at all and don't know anything about the school.  Just want to say to those who are reading this rant that the poster, who obviously has his/her own agenda, in no way represents what the Episcopal faith is about.      [/quote]

As an Episcopalian,  I think the earlier poster is correct in suggesting WES change its name. We really like WES and will keep our son there until he graduates, but we will also admit that there is very little remaining about the school that marks it as Episcopalian.  The previous chaplain, Father Tim, I believe tried to make it feel more like an Episcopal school. Given that he left after one year and has been replaced by a lay religion teacher suggests to me that the Episcopal identity is not a real priority among the current leadership. I will say that our son really enjoyed Father Tim and still does imitations of him at home.[/quote]

Episcopalians respect all faith traditions and believe in seeking God in everyone.  We believe that everyone is a minister of God -- not just the clergy.  Exclusivity is not what we're about.   [/quote]

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