Anonymous
Post 03/24/2022 09:07     Subject: Re:Best church for atheists (local DC)

I love how all the evangelicals on here are aghast at the possibility that there might even be such a place as a church for atheists. They can't fathom it! But look at all of the recommendations that OP has gotten. Must not be so preposterous after all, huh?
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2022 08:56     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:What's the best steakhouse for vegetarians?


Actually, you can get a veg platter at some steakhouses -- presumably for vegetarians who are going with a group of meat eaters.
Anonymous
Post 03/24/2022 08:51     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ya know, the fact that you feel a call for this community and feeling part of something bigger is God’s work. Just try being open to it.


there are plenty of communities that are not related to belief in god -- neighborhoods, schools, political groups, chess clubs, book clubs, sports, etc.


Then why, one might ask, is OP specifically asking for a church?


perhaps because that's what OP typically calls a place you go to on Sunday's with your family
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 22:23     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ya know, the fact that you feel a call for this community and feeling part of something bigger is God’s work. Just try being open to it.


there are plenty of communities that are not related to belief in god -- neighborhoods, schools, political groups, chess clubs, book clubs, sports, etc.


Then why, one might ask, is OP specifically asking for a church?
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 22:17     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:Ya know, the fact that you feel a call for this community and feeling part of something bigger is God’s work. Just try being open to it.


there are plenty of communities that are not related to belief in god -- neighborhoods, schools, political groups, chess clubs, book clubs, sports, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 21:41     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Ya know, the fact that you feel a call for this community and feeling part of something bigger is God’s work. Just try being open to it.
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 20:59     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Friends Meeting of Washington DC in Dupont Circle
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 20:56     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

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.
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 20:52     Subject: Re:Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:The best church for atheists is one that preaches the full counsel of the Lord our God. I'd recommend Capitol Hill Baptist Church.



OP is not asking for conversion to Christianity, but DCUM offers plenty of opportunities,
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 20:50     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:Scientology would be a perfect fit for you.


pp is joking, or being sarcastic
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 20:49     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:https://ethicalsociety.org/


https://wash.org/


https://ethicalsociety.org Yes -- the washington Ethical society is a good place for atheists who want a community and someplace to go on Sunday Mornings and a place for their kids to hang out with other kids of parents who don't practice a religion that worships a supernatural being.
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 16:29     Subject: Re:Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Not sure why you’re not into the Unitarian Universalists. That the obvious fit for you. And All Souls UU church in Columbia Heights is fantastic.

—a lifelong UU and atheist.

Ahh this is good. Ok thanks. I’ll check it out.


There are a bunch in close-in MoCo, too: Cedar Lane, River Road, Silver Spring. I grew up going to Cedar Lane and appreciate the community and religious education I received there. If I had to go to church now, it would be UU.
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 16:24     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Anonymous wrote:Church of the Spaghetti Monster. Obvs.


Don't you mean Flying Spaghetti Monster? Or is that a different sect?
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 15:48     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Church of the Spaghetti Monster. Obvs.
Anonymous
Post 03/23/2022 15:47     Subject: Best church for atheists (local DC)

Scientology would be a perfect fit for you.