Thinking about trying church again...

cooker71

I know that probably sounds awful, but I haven't gone regularly since leaving for college, though I would go when I went home and had Nora baptized at my parents' church. Not Miles yet.

I was raised Methodist, but am really attracted to the Unitarian faith and am thinking of checking out a service at this church this morning...

https://www.unityunitarian.org

I just feel like there's something...missing...in my life. And while I don't necessarily miss organized religion, per se, I do miss having some kind of spirituality and connection with God. And I want my kids to have that too.

But I feel bad I haven't gone in such a long time. And I'm super nervous too....I have an hour and a half to decide whether to go!

shopgirl78

I take my kids often.  MH doesn't like to go.  We go to a Methodist church; it reminds me most of my church in my hometown (which is actually Episcopal)--the Episcopal church here is much, much different (more Catholic-ish, not that its bad).  I love the hour (where 2 kids are in the nursery and one is in children's church) and I listen/sing to spiritual music.  I guess I am sap and love stories of hope.  For some reason than hour seems to renew me.  Might work for you, might not but you never know til you try.  

belle204

Everyone can use a little Jesus in their life. I personally always feel much better after I go. Get moving, chica!

DandelionMom

Ditto belle, just go!

If you don't have enough time to get ready, try a later service.  I missed the earlier mass but am planning to go at noon. 

hippotree

I haven't gone in over a decade, mostly due to the fact that I was raised Pentecostal (aka the shaking, screaming, speaking-in-tongues kind) and it left a verrrrry bad taste in my mouth.

Lately I've been pondering becoming a Quaker, though.

cooker71

hippotree:

I haven't gone in over a decade, mostly due to the fact that I was raised Pentecostal (aka the shaking, screaming, speaking-in-tongues kind) and it left a verrrrry bad taste in my mouth.

Lately I've been pondering becoming a Quaker, though.

Oooo wow. I remember going to a Pentecostal service during confirmation (we went to a few different services/masses as a way to experience other faiths) and I was scared SHITLESS!!

They showed slides of aborted fetuses before the service. I mean WHOA. 

NewNameSameGame

for me, church is a LOT like working out...I dread doing it (and we go almost every week)....its going to be a fight with the kids, embarrassing for me, and what will I even get out of it....but then I go, and feel good afterwards.

Just try it today...you can do it!

xoxoxoxox

RoxyLynn

You will not have a neon sign over your head advertising your previous break from church.    Just go.  And if it doesn't feel right, look for another - there's one for everyone!

hippotree

cooker71:

hippotree:

I haven't gone in over a decade, mostly due to the fact that I was raised Pentecostal (aka the shaking, screaming, speaking-in-tongues kind) and it left a verrrrry bad taste in my mouth.

Lately I've been pondering becoming a Quaker, though.

Oooo wow. I remember going to a Pentecostal service during confirmation (we went to a few different services/masses as a way to experience other faiths) and I was scared SHITLESS!!

They showed slides of aborted fetuses before the service. I mean WHOA. 

Yeah.  They're basically a bunch of hate-mongering judgers (in the church I went to anyway).

Ha.  Looks like I'm a little bitter.

 

BubblyToes

You're a better woman than me. I would really like to be able to let go of my anger towards God, but I am having a hard time doing that right now.

akimbo

We've recently gone back and I have to say far it's been a really nice addition to our routine.  Perhaps wer're just a bit more mindfull on Sundays...but the stress is less when we get home. (Getting there can be a bit chaiotic though LOL)  We're also really hoping our boys, especially DS#1 (SN) finds a home base in church. 

Jamaica_Bride

It's been over 7 years since I've gone to church - and I still think the Catholic church can suck it. (...and this is coming from a girl who went to perocial school).

Funny how one douchy priest can ruin a lifetime of faith.

 

EdithBouvierBeale

I want something too- but I can't seem to believe in god.

maybe I just need some friends..

the unitarians are my favorite group, as far as the organized religious people go. I like what they're all about.

I seriously have been thinking a lot about something being missing..and church sort of sounds good- but...you know. howwould that work?

I hope you go and I hope you love it.

good for you!

goodgalpal

I recently found my way back (after about 20 years!) to church. We had quit going when I was a child after our church had made changes we didn't like. We never found a new church, although we had attended other churches occasionally during our "break".

Something really has touched me recently, I didn't realize anything was missing until I randomly flipped the radio and heard this song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlL8LayF0uw

I burst out in tears and went to a church the following day. Somehow I just feel better and more whole. I feel strange saying this after so many years without being faithful. Anyway, I really am glad for this renewal and am going to start attending more regularly.

So clearly I think you should go!