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Advice with regards to 'choosing' a suitable church please

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TysTheSeasonToBeJolly · 16/12/2011 18:47

Hello.
I was bought up Unitarian but due to a large family row have not been attending for some years now and do not feel welcome.
Also where I live, there are no Unitarian chapels anyway.
I was looking into Church of England but am getting very confused by the confirmation part of it.
I will be Baptised as will my dc but I want to be a part of the church and be able to do all aspects not feel unincluded IYKWIM.
Sorry if I am using wrong terms here.
Is there any other churches that would suit me better.
Happy to answer any questions as I am quite aware this post does not make much sense :)

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tuffie · 17/12/2011 10:08

Hi Tys. Churches can all be SO different ,and I find very much depend on personalities within it. I would suggest going round and trying different ones and meeting the pastor/priest/vicar for a chat. I think you will soon get a feel for which one you feel at home in.
Good luck and let us know how it goes !

TysTheSeasonToBeJolly · 17/12/2011 10:12

Thank you Tuffie.
I am going to the candlelit carol service tomorrow, I can only go to one as they are on at the same time.
One is Baptist and one is C of E. Just got to pick Confused

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crazymum53 · 17/12/2011 14:14

Was brought up to be C of E but now go to a baptist church as there are far more opportunities for members of the congregation to be involved in services and there is also far wider community involvement through toddler groups and youth groups.
If you were baptised as a baby your godparents or parents made promises on your behalf about following Jesus. Confirmation is about renewing these promises yourself as an adult. HTH

amerryscot · 17/12/2011 19:40

Just go to your local CofE church and see if you like it and find friendship there. If not, try the next one.

Don't overthink the theology of it.

HappyCamel · 17/12/2011 19:47

Just go along to some and see. VERY traditional CofE churches frown on you taking communion without confirmation but none ask for proof, it's between you and God. most CofE churches just ask for baptism/Christening (although, again, it's a matter of conscience).

I go to a very informal COfE church based in a school hall with modern worship and electric guitars. The one 3 miles away has a full robed choir and chants psalms. They are SO different.

Use google maps to find ones near you or search and look at their websites.

mrsgboring · 18/12/2011 22:35

HappyCamel, where are you in the country? I am in Oxfordshire and wondering if you're talking about my church...

TysTheSeasonToBeJolly · 18/12/2011 22:39

Thank you to all those who have posted. Xmas Smile
I went to the local Baptist church for the carol service, a lady said hello and ds and I had a lovely time.
I plan on going back for a few weeks to see if I still feel comfortable there but really hope I will.
It was lovely to be involved in something tonight Xmas Smile

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timidviper · 18/12/2011 22:41

I was raised CofE but find the local churches very staid and elderly. When we go we tend to go to the Baptist one, it is very friendly

TysTheSeasonToBeJolly · 18/12/2011 22:46

This church seemed friendly, I was nervous on my own with ds who is only 3.
We left quickly at the end as had to pick dd up from her Grandma's but I feel if I had stayed a little longer I would of been chatted to. Xmas Smile

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