OP here. I grew up in the ELCA. After a few attempts, I'm now considering trying something totally different in order to find an active congregation for our kids. Anyone have experience with St. Luke's Episcopal on Ft. Hunt?

What synod are you looking for? There are a few different Lutheran church’s in the old town area that are not Missouri synod.

For what it’s worth, I don’t recommend Immanuel, I wouldn’t go near that place.

It looks like Nativity has a more active parish. I poked around the website. Messiah said something about discerning their ministry in the Fort Hunt area. That usually means that the church has dwindling attendance.

Thank you, but we are not interested in the Missouri Synod.

Go to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria

Is anyone familiar with either Messiah Lutheran Church or Nativity Community Lutheran Church in the Alexandria section of Fairfax county? We just moved between the two, and I am wondering which one would be more family friendly (ie families with young children attend). Thanks for any help!