I've recently found religion, but I can't find a church organization to attend. I've been torn for many years without religion, but after research, I've decided on one that is close to my beliefs. It's liberal quakerism, but I can't find any organizations.
2007-03-11 15:41:16 · 19 answers · asked by mistressofmusic09 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have been in the same situation you are, and had a hard time finding the right church. You must remember that whatever beliefs you have may not all be shared at any church. But find a Sabbath keeping church (Saturday Sabbath ) and attend once to see if they share your beliefs to an extext. If you ask God to direct you to a church for moral inspiration and share the fundamental beliefsin your heart as you do, visit for a while and get to know the church family. Seventh Day Adventists share my fundamental beliefs, most of them anyway, but they make me feel like part of their church family and truly love me. I won't be baptized into the church for a few reasons, but the main one is that I can't keep one of the oaths you have to take. I smoke cigaretts and can't be baptized for that reason. So I have decided to be be baptized this summer in my own pool by a God fearing person. I want that more than anything at the present time and with spring here in east Texas it won't be long before I can be baptized! God will lead you where he wants you. Just trust in him and listen to what he tells you in your heart. I'll pray for you and hope you find the right church. Always remember though the Bible has all the answers to our questions if we believe and read our Bibles faithfully. God bless you and I pray he will guide you for his purpose he has for you.
2007-03-11 16:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Calamity Jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After I became a christian I went on a search. I read the new test and read about the "restoration movement".
This movement was started in response to churches to followed traditions of men and not the bible.
The churches that came out of this great movement tried to bring back the church the way it was in the first century-speak where the bible speaks be silent where it is silent. I don't know about quakers. But the 3 churches that came from this movement are church of Christ, Disciples of christ and The Christian church which is the one I attend. The try and follow the bible as much as possible!
God bless
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2007-03-11 22:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanmarie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That’s awesome that you’re interested in attending Meeting for Worship, which is the Quaker equivalent of a church. Depending on where you live it might be a challenge to find a Meeting House since Quakerism is a fairly small religion. But if you contact the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting I’m sure that they will be willing to help you in your search.
http://www.pym.org/pm/stf.php
Even though I’m agnostic I have always considered myself a Quaker and like to attend meeting. So please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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2007-03-12 17:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by swimguy112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the "Friends" church. It is also good to check out some churches in your community to see if they are a good fit. Be sure they are not a "cult" and they preach the Bible. Try out the music program and the outreach to the community. See if you like the minister and the congregation is loving and the style of worship is consistent with what you are comfortable with. It may take a few weeks/months but pray that God will lead you to the right place. Plug yourself in to the programs right away and find a place where God can nourish and use your talents. I will pray for you. :)
2007-03-12 00:28:25 · answer #4 · answered by Yo C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a practicing Traditional Catholic and I believe it to be the one True Faith. This is a church led by tradition of men and is not solely taught on what the bible says. If you think about it, what did man do for many years before the bible was available to the public? They followed the traditions of the Catholic church which was established by Christ himself. Not saying that we don't believe in the bible, but it isn't the sole source.
My church is not greedy when it comes to money and they accept their poverty in all of it's glory. You won't see the priests and nuns driving around in mercedes and bmw's and living in mansions. Saving souls is what's the most important to them.
cmri.org--try this website and see what you think
2007-03-11 23:06:46 · answer #5 · answered by Abby's momma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly - you don't need one. Although it can be hard at first.
But if nothing offered in your community seems right to you, then don't try to force yourself to fit in.
Also - a lot of churches now have websites. So you can see what they practice and chose one that seems to fit in with your beliefs. That way you can visit them with confidence, and not wondering what's going to happen.
*edit* Fireball226: why is it weird that the members preach? Isn't that what Jesus taught? That all are to preach. Why must they have one minister who talks at them - especially if they put their trust in God?
2007-03-11 22:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by noncrazed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's because, for the most part, Quakers are congregational. Look in your neighborhood phone-book for "Society of Friends".
2007-03-11 22:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find one that teaches the Bible and is not full of a bunch of crap that has no scriptural basis. I go to an Evangelical Free church and really like it; my pastor is amazing.
2007-03-11 22:50:33 · answer #8 · answered by Death of Reason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to the Czech Republic.
2007-03-11 22:45:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray and ask God to direct you to the right church for He knows all things!:)
2007-03-11 22:50:00 · answer #10 · answered by Child of God 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋