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defiantbadgirl -> a question for Christians (6/18/2008 8:59:59 AM)

I'm looking for a church to attend that focuses on peace and helping others instead of all the hellfire and damnation stuff. I currently attend a Brethren church in my town that fits that description, but I'm moving to a city an hour and a half away.  I just found out the closest Brethren church to my new location will be an  hour drive one way. Are there any other denominations that are similar?



Alumbrado -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:13:53 AM)

Many (but not all) Quaker meetings have a similar non-credal approach.



Owner59 -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:16:10 AM)

Unitarian .

http://www.uua.org/



daddysblondie -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:16:38 AM)

badgirl,

i grew up going to a non-denominational christian church and it seems that in all my years attending different churches, the "message" often times is as different as the priest or pastor in charge of the church. Specifically to the non-denominational church, there were always a few pastors whose sermons i could never sit through because they were all about the hellfire and damnation stuff.

Certainly you could probably eliminate some denominational churches right off the bat, but then from there I would say, go and visit several that look like they might be promising and choose the one where you feel most comfortable.




Alumbrado -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:21:41 AM)

There haven't been any Unitarian congregations in America for decades. The Universalists pretty much took over and changed the focus to its current blended approach. 

The Brethren on the other hand, have a very specific Christian scriptural orientation as do most Quakers (minus the baptism part).



Rule -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:25:59 AM)

Start your own.



sirsholly -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:29:30 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Alumbrado

There haven't been any Unitarian congregations in America for decades.



wanna bet?



MusicalBoredom -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:33:56 AM)

I liked the Presbyterians for the most part.  I like the theology.  Now there are more branches than I can keep up with.  Some go against everything I think and believe and some seem to pretty much seem to echo my beliefs.  When I've moved before and wanted to look at them I go and then set up to meet the preacher there.  I usually ask right off where they stand on gay members and deacons.  It's sort of my litmus test.  If they could care less about someone's sexual orientation then I'm good with them.  If they do care then I assume there will be other points I disagree with as well.



Alumbrado -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:39:31 AM)

quote:

wanna bet?



Are you talking about the AUC or some other group?

Let me put it another way...the congregations of the American Unitarian Association (commonly understood to be 'the Unitarian Church'  in the original tradition of Jefferson et al.), were taken over by the Universalists in 1961, and the UUs are no longer explicitly Christian, which is a criteria spelled out in the OP.



KatyLied -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 9:46:52 AM)

Owner, I went to a UU church as a guest and was pleasantly surprised.  I'm not a church goer but if I were to join, that would be the sort of congregation that would suit me.  I like their principles:  read here



DomKen -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 10:09:16 AM)

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ORIGINAL: KatyLied

Owner, I went to a UU church as a guest and was pleasantly surprised.  I'm not a church goer but if I were to join, that would be the sort of congregation that would suit me.  I like their principles:  read here

Note the conspicous absence of crosses and the words 'jesus,'  'bible,' and 'god' on the linked page. I'm an atheist and am quite welcome at the local UU church. Probably not precisely what the OP was looking for.

I should also state that Quaker congregations, Religious Society of Friends, can be a fairly traditional church, not my cup of tea, or a much more free form 'meeting.' which is honestly the only form of christian worship I don't find impossibly boring or laughter inducing.



Alumbrado -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 10:39:19 AM)

'Programmed' or 'pastoral' Quaker meetings often use the term 'Friends Church' which can indicate that they are closer to the style of Brethren et al. in having someone deliver a sermon, stating Christian affiliation and so forth. IIRC many of these are out west.

Those following the gathered silence format of worship are usually referred to as 'unprogrammed meetings', and some tend to attract people from a broader spectrum of beliefs.



DomKen -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 10:43:56 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Alumbrado

'Programmed' or 'pastoral' Quaker meetings often use the term 'Friends Church' which can indicate that they are closer to the style of Brethren et al. in having someone deliver a sermon, stating Christian affiliation and so forth. IIRC many of these are out west.

I've heard that the split is at the Mississippi River but there are both types of congregations in the Chicago area.



Alumbrado -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 10:46:37 AM)

I believe that is generally the case, with pockets of each type scattered around the county.



defiantbadgirl -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 10:46:40 AM)

Thanks. I found a Quaker church and it's within the city limits.



Alumbrado -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 10:47:44 AM)

Kewl... grab your big straw hat and a box of oatmeal, and head on over...[:D]



Owner59 -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 11:17:58 AM)

KatyLied
"Owner, I went to a UU church as a guest and was pleasantly surprised.  I'm not a church goer but if I were to join, that would be the sort of congregation that would suit me.  I like their principles:  read here "


I like their way of spreading the good news.

I was married by a UU preacher.

He actually asked me if I wanted to have Christ mentioned or not.That`s pretty liberal.

We made our own service and vows.My ex and I were very pleased.

We got hitched in a public rose garden and had a pot-luck dinner party w/ a friend doing the DJ/music for us.

The whole thing,including the minister cost us $250.

We had a blast.



DomKen -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 11:51:42 AM)

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ORIGINAL: defiantbadgirl

Thanks. I found a Quaker church and it's within the city limits.

Just so you're aware Quaker's tend to use some odd terms in conversation. It's all pretty obvious once you've heard it a couple of times but  be prepared to not understand precisely what is going on at times.



subtee -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 1:20:47 PM)

We have a very cool UU Church here; the oldest church in our city. I often wonder why I don't go more often. Then I realize that sleeping past 8:30 on Sunday is a pretty religious experience for me. [;)]



Aileen1968 -> RE: a question for Christians (6/18/2008 1:29:47 PM)

Roman Catholic.  [:D]




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