How do you feel about female clergy?

OP if you can’t see a direct connection between social justice and Christian ideals I’d suggest a Southern Baptist congregation.

I’m also looking for a church that offers orthodoxy without too much ethnicity.

Anonymous wrote:OP here -- is National Cathedral considered Liberal or mainstream Episcopal here in the DC area?

I don't think you understand - mainstream is liberal.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean...the local 'conservative' Episcopal parishes split off and joined the Anglican Diocese of Nigeria, where being gay is a crime. So if you mean politically conservative, you are probably looking for an Anglican church. I think that must be what you mean, since I don't know of many Episcopal churches where the sermons stray too far from the New Testament...you know, love thy neighbor, etc.

That is an untrue and bigoted statement. Here's what actually happened and the Anglicans split off for a number of doctrinal reasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_realignment. OP, look at Truro, The Falls Church Anglican, also Fourth Presbyterian in Maryland. Most Episcopal churches are not "conservative". There's also an excellent Presbyterian church in Vienna, VA, with a robust healthy congregation. You might also like McLean Bible Church, but it is huge There are haters on this board. Just ignore them and go and try out the various churches.

Excuse me - did you read the Wikipedia page? That the only bigoted people out there are the ones who left the church because they discriminate against gay people.

"Two of the major events which contributed to the movement were the 2002 decision of the Diocese of New Westminster in Canada to authorise a rite of blessing for same-sex unions, and the nomination of two openly gay priests in 2003 to become bishops. "

OP here -- is National Cathedral considered Liberal or mainstream Episcopal here in the DC area?

Just waiting patiently for the anti-TEC and anti-Katharine Jefferts Schori wacko to find this.

As PP said, the only conservative Episcopal churches are now Anglican churches. Up until a few years ago, The Falls Church was one of those, but the congregation fought it hard and got their church back. It is what it is. Sounds like you need a new denomination.

Anonymous wrote:I mean...the local 'conservative' Episcopal parishes split off and joined the Anglican Diocese of Nigeria, where being gay is a crime. So if you mean politically conservative, you are probably looking for an Anglican church. I think that must be what you mean, since I don't know of many Episcopal churches where the sermons stray too far from the New Testament...you know, love thy neighbor, etc.

That is an untrue and bigoted statement. Here's what actually happened and the Anglicans split off for a number of doctrinal reasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglican_realignment. OP, look at Truro, The Falls Church Anglican, also Fourth Presbyterian in Maryland. Most Episcopal churches are not "conservative". There's also an excellent Presbyterian church in Vienna, VA, with a robust healthy congregation. You might also like McLean Bible Church, but it is huge There are haters on this board. Just ignore them and go and try out the various churches.

Anonymous wrote:I mean...the local 'conservative' Episcopal parishes split off and joined the Anglican Diocese of Nigeria, where being gay is a crime. So if you mean politically conservative, you are probably looking for an Anglican church. I think that must be what you mean, since I don't know of many Episcopal churches where the sermons stray too far from the New Testament...you know, love thy neighbor, etc.

When I attended National Cathedral services, twice, the homilies were full of social justice rhetoric. I am not against gay marriage. I want an inspired homily that does not delve into politics. I guess I want a spiritual escape from the woes of the world. I am active in many out of church service activities.

I attended an Anglican church this morning (Falls Church Anglican). I am trying to find the right church community.

I mean...the local 'conservative' Episcopal parishes split off and joined the Anglican Diocese of Nigeria, where being gay is a crime. So if you mean politically conservative, you are probably looking for an Anglican church. I think that must be what you mean, since I don't know of many Episcopal churches where the sermons stray too far from the New Testament...you know, love thy neighbor, etc.

Anonymous wrote:High services and homilies that do not get into politics.

I am OP. To clarify, I would like a traditional service and homilies based primarily on the Bible and teachings of Jesus.

High services and homilies that do not get into politics.

Define conservative.

Are you looking for high services, or discrimination against gay couples?

Does one exist? We live in NoVA, but would travel to MD.