don't know whether to still go to church or not advice please

[mumto3kids]

Hi im not sure what to do some people at church (not all) are not very welcoming they are a bit stuck up and i get the feeling they dont really like me which is horrible also i dont really like childrens leader who told kids they wont go to heaven if theyre not good which i think is a bit harsh also he singles kids out to tell him the answer to questions which makes my kids uncomfortable as they are shy. My kids also keep asking when is it time to go because they are bored and they sometimes misbehave although not always. I wanted to bring kids up in same religion as me but they obviously dont like going which makes me really anxious so i dont like going either. So do you think i should give up the religion thing altogether and stop going to church? or find another church? oh not much help he is an atheist.

I think you have to try a few different churches before you find one that you feel most at home in. Yours sounds grim. Try somewhere else before you give it all up! Where are you based? People may be able to recommend somewhere.

Horrid people! Try another church.

Try another church, definitely. Where do you live and which denomination are you? Perhaps one of us can recommend somewhere.

I would certainly think about finding another church, but if you like the vicar/priest/pastor/minister and/or think he's approachable, I'd consider letting him know how you feel too. It's not right that you're not made to feel welcome like that.

TBH...I would just do basic Bible stories with your children at home, and do art and fun stuff around it.

Going to a church is not a prerequisite to having faith. It is more important for a child to see a loving and thriving faith in a parent than stuck in a uncomfy boring church thats going to leave them with a bitter taste in the mouth about God.

yes find another church

Not all churches are like this.

I lead the children's work at the one I go to and what we do is nothing like you described- it's fun, friendly and relaxed.

What area are you in?
Maybe someone could recommend somewhere for you all

Whilst I am happily content with my own faith, I also LOVE going to church there's nothing quite like being able to worship together with a like-minded group of people! But then the one I go to is very unpbeat and lively which has a lot to do with it I think.