I am not religious in anyway, I don't know if there is a god. ( I don't want any pushing here of beliefs and please do not bash any religion other than your own here also)
back in 1992 my friend asked me to go with her. I enjoyed it very well. I was consumed with inner peace that night. With all the families being there and singing. Hand shaking that everyone was doing. I was moved to tears.
I would like to go again. Is there a specific church that I guess you could say agnostics could walk into? Also I am married and I know my family is not interested in going. Sorry to sound ignorant but I know nothing of religion.
Thanks in advance.
2007-11-02 02:53:46 · 21 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What sort of church did you go to in 1992? If you would like a similar experience, perhaps a similar church would help.
Few churches would begrudge your being there. Some Catholic churches have very beautiful services on Christmas Eve. I've also attended some at the UCC and others. This is perhaps one of the most joyful celebrations in Christendom.
2007-11-02 12:32:03 · answer #1 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Methodist Church is open and welcoming. Christmas is a season for peace. It would be nice if you could find a friend or family to enjoy the service with you.
2007-11-02 03:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by KyLoveChick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to go to any church of your choice God says in the bible "come as you are". I pray you may find the same peace you felt before in whatever church God will instill in your heart to go to. I go to a non denominational church works great for me cause i don't like religion much.
2007-11-02 03:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by mariposa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is a great idea for you to go to church on Christmas Eve. And honestly what you felt is what church is all about. Its about gathering yourself with others to fellowship about Christ and encourage one another. I think that sometimes people make religion (especially Christianity) more than it really it. Don't get me wrong, it is very important but people put to much thought and criticism in to it sometime when its so simple..... JUST BELIEVE!!! And have a great time.
2007-11-02 03:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nia P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it fairly is a decision made by using individual church homes. those which close in all danger accomplish that in simple terms so the pastor and workers might have an afternoon with their families--you already know, their different halves and young ones? It additionally relies upon on which day it falls. If it falls on a Sunday, maximum church homes have centers, nevertheless they could be shorter and constrained to a minimum of one in the event that they sometimes have 2. further (for Hezekiah): No ruffled feathers here, yet while the Bible is silent with regards to the holiday trips, how do you condemn the church homes who close for them--assuming they do no longer fall on an afternoon of worship? God needs us to be sturdy stewards of our funds, too. Its like the single Sunday, there replaced right into a undesirable snowstorm which saved maximum human beings abode, the only individual who confirmed up for church replaced right into a farmer. The preacher reported, "nicely, do we've a provider, or do we go abode?" The farmer reported, "permit's have a provider." So the preacher gave it his all. He labored up a sweat preaching with regards to the evils of sin, the hell-hearth for sinners and the altar call lasted for an prolonged time. on the way out of the construction, the preacher reported, "nicely, farmer, what did you think of?" The farmer reported, "nicely, on the farm, if we in basic terms have one cow, we feed it. yet we don't provide all of it the feed." My element is that Christians who're mature adequate to attend provider on Christmas additionally are mature adequate to miss a church provider and permit all and sundry be abode with their families.
2016-10-03 04:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think any church that was having a service would welcome your attendance. I have attended the Methodist service in my grandma's hometown many times and found it to be enjoyable. I am not Christian, but was raised by Christians.
I would avoid the Pentecostal and Fundamentalist churches because you may end up having to sit through a "Hellfire and Damnation" sermon - which wouldn't be very peaceful.
You might ask people around you what church they attend, OR you might choose a few candidate churches and stop in the services one Sunday to see if you like them.
Good luck! :)
2007-11-02 02:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by searching_please 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You could go anywhere...it's not like you have "agnostic" stamped to your forehead.
I recommend a Unitarian Universalist church. It's an agnostic congregation that gets together to be spiritual and celebrate the warm fuzzy things in life. I think you'd really, really love it. Even though I don't know you.
http://www.uua.org/visitors/index.shtml
2007-11-02 02:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sapphrodite® 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that me my self, I'm not very religious either, but about once a month I go to a methodist church and I absolutely love it. I either go to that or a baptist church. Every time I go I feel so wonderful afterward.
2007-11-02 02:58:31 · answer #8 · answered by Lacye F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not religious, but my family is Roman Catholic. I also go to Christmas eve mass, aka midnight mass. I do it more for them, since we together for the holidays, but I actually enjoy it. The singing, the decor of the church. I would say go for it!!
2007-11-02 02:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by gfilipe2000 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For pure beauty of the Vigil of the Feast of the Nativity, (Christmas Eve) - go to a traditional "midnight Mass".
We do ours every year in a real horse stable. It's pretty sweet.
Some traditional Anglican or Roman Catholic parishes have some truly beautiful liturgies for that Holy night.
Heck....I've never missed a ICXCMass Eve Midnight Mass in 50+ years...and even I still cry!!
2007-11-02 02:58:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋