Do you go to church?

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Registered: 04-26-2007
Do you go to church?
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Mon, 10-15-2007 - 3:14pm
I hope this isn't too personal. I'm just curious if you go to church and which type do you go to? I wasn't raised going to church. My DH was raised 7th Day Adventist. However, since we have soccer on Sat., we don't tend to go to that church much.
My DD Emily's soccer coach has "planted" a new church right down the street from us. I went yesterday and it was so nice, and comfortable. He just teaches and preaches from the Bible. I think I've found a good church home! I knew other families there, too. There were about 80 people there, a pretty good start. I'm going to bring the girls there next Sunday, they offer Sunday school for the kids, too...which I like.
Just wanted to share!
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Registered: 01-28-2004
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 4:39pm
thats great that you found someplace you feel comfy with. Its a good start. Good for you.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 5:52pm
No we don't. We are atheist so church doesn't fit into our belief system (or lack thereof :-). But if you've found somewhere you feel comfortable, with people who accept you and make you feel welcome then stay and enjoy the new church.

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Registered: 03-29-2003
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 6:06pm

Since we've moved we've not been to church.

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Registered: 05-27-1998
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 6:44pm

Yes, the kids and I go every Sunday. DH is an atheist and only comes with us on special occasions, but he is generally supportive of my faith.


It's great that it's your DD's soccer coach who started this church--that pretty much guarantees no conflicts between church and soccer, which are a problem for many families.


I do agree with Marylandcrab's advice to take it slowly. All churches are run by human beings, and therefore have flaws. Over time, you'll see your particular church's flaws and will then need to decide whether you can live with them.

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Registered: 08-29-2003
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 9:49pm

No, we dont attend church. I was raised to believe in God but was never taken to church as a kid.

 

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Registered: 07-04-2004
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 9:58pm

We don't attend church currently. We are all baptised Lutherans, but attending church has not been high on our priority list in recent years.

Glad you found some place you feel comfortable.

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Registered: 03-18-2003
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 10:30pm
We go to church every Sunday. Dh and I both come from a Baptist background but we now attend a Free Methodist church. I am glad you have found

Linda
mom to
Alex (16), Rachel (14), Matthew (12)


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Registered: 01-06-2006
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 10:47pm

I'm glad you found a place you enjoy! We are Presbyterian (though our church is on the liberal end of the Presbyterian scale - the main reason we're there) and though I may not agree with some of the denominational "rules", I have found the underlying theology and polity very comfortable for me. We are very involved in our church and I find it a breath of fresh air after dealing with the world. I feel safe (emotionally) there and find it a warm place where I can be myself. I have grown spiritually while there as well.

Take it slow and enjoy. If it's not for you, at least you will have learned something about yourself and your spirituality. If it is (and I hope it is) it will be a great addition to your life! I'm happy for you!

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Registered: 09-10-2007
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 11:00pm

Yes, we do. I am a practicing conservative Christian (sounds weird, but I guess it sums it up) and attend an Evangelical Congregrational church. I love being there and getting to know everyone as even though we've been there for three years there are still lots of people to meet. Good luck to you, I hope you continue to enjoy this church!


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Registered: 09-26-2003
Mon, 10-15-2007 - 11:50pm

We are Lutherans and unfortunately do not go to church as regularly as we should.


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