Why I Am Episcopalian

Margaret Wohler

Brett and I joined Emmanuel in 1995 when our daughter Christina was about a year and a half old. We were looking for a nice church...

Kate and Brian Bartholomay

A cradle Episcopalian and a Presbyterian meet at a bar.... Ok, that’s not how it went down. We were actually introduced by a mutual...

Beth Jarvis

I have discovered two really cool things during these weird pandemic years—Emmanuel Episcopal Church and pickleball! First, about my...

Courtney & Scott Keplinger

Like so many of you, we visited many of the Episcopal churches in Alexandria before finding Emmanuel. In fact, we spent five years at two...

Meredith Wade

I was 11 years old and wanted to go to the bowling party with my friends. This particular party, however, was for the members of the...

Grace Pratt

Honestly, after being ordained a priest in 2015 I never thought that I would be looking for a church home. I figured I would have...

Dawnita Altieri

My story begins in Wisconsin at Camp Webb in the 1980’s when I spent my first time at sleepaway camp singing hymns and prayers with a...

Chris Piemonte

When Chuck e-mailed us about writing this piece, he asked why we chose Emmanuel as our parish. That particular choice, however, is not...

Community & Reception | Amy & Adam Schildge

Amy: Growing up, my family was very involved in our Methodist church on Long Island. My parents were both members of the choir, and my...

Growth & Relationships | Bob Feden

To answer this question, I suppose one must ask, “Why do I believe in God and why am I a Christian?” The answers to those questions are...