2006-08-25 01:53:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I've seen examples of both.
Most seem to be between extremes, where they provide a safe network of support & companionship for each other --- so they can better handle the down-side of singleness, while they share & enjoy the up-side.
It's to celebrate the unique benefits of singlehood -- focusing on God for their primary relationship & a time for personal growth -- for as long as they happen to BE single, not that they ARE single.
It's sad to see some groups devolve into dating services, but the perfect world isn't here on earth.
The good thing is, there are plenty of church groups out there to choose from. That's a great thing about this country! :)
2006-08-25 02:48:32 · answer #1 · answered by cpi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Mother attends a Church singles group.
I think that both apply, if you happen to meet someone then great! But if not then thats OK too!
For the group it is more of just keeping good company and having people to go out and do things with.
They celebrate birthdays, have a Bible Study every other week, and take various trips that include.. skiing, retreats and so on.
You can always attend one outing and see if you like it. You may have fun.
God Bless You!
2006-08-25 02:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess it depends on the church. Our church has a very large singles group, and in addition to church services they play softball, volleyball, go bowling, etc. Since our church is so large, there are several singles groups. Before I was married I tried the different services. There was one group that seemed to have already established a "core group" and were not very friendly to newcomers, but the other groups were very friendly. For the most part, the singles groups were focused on Bible study and fellowship, but of course in every group you get the people who are trolling for a date/mate. Every church singles group is different, so it's hard to classify them all with a broad brush.
2006-08-25 02:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter belonged to a "Singles Group" at our old church, we left the chruch because the singles group became more like "Love Connection" too much a gossip mill.
I personally believe that Singles Groups belong outside the church, if the Word of the Lord is not being kept.
2006-08-25 05:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by gennut35210 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can not speak for all single groups but the one at my church is call SALT with is Single Adults Learning Together. IT is a place of Fellowship and Bible study so that we can grow in the LORD and help each other.
2006-08-25 01:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother belonged to one. They did a lot of fun outings as a large group. She did meet someone and they recently got married. But I don't think that is the group's primary intention or goal. There's no pressure there.
2006-08-25 03:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mahira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly... it really is more desirable person-pleasant to be unmarried too in an excellent form of strategies. I dont imagine i might want to imagine searching everybody on-line regardless. it really is the reason i need to be unmarried: (a million) i'm weird and wonderful (2) my domicile is heavily a disaster, and that i'm satisfied with that (3) I easily have many pals, and artwork with many wonderful human beings... And yet they get on my nerves, and that i fee "me" time (4) I dont easily like relationship, even in authentic existence. that is a peculiar, uncomfortable interview procedure that is going on and on continually. (5) your stunning pal is your mattress guess as an better 0.5. i have had it, and that had issues. Lonely human beings searching for lonely human beings, no regard to pursuits and values? I experience an epic wrestle coming near. No thanks. i'm sturdy.
2016-11-27 20:27:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-25 01:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by bregweidd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to ensure that Dumb associate Dumb and not out side - They are scared that they will meet people from different beliefs and move out of the Church !
2006-08-25 02:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by R G 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you can't celebrate your single hood,how will you be able to appreciate marriage which is a higher celebration!!!
2006-08-25 01:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by Ali.D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋