If you could start your own church that people would enjoy going to, what would it be like?
100638
It would be a place where the members would organize to do good works for the less fortunate.  That is the essential purpose of religion.
692014
Trust in the Lord Jesus to lead you. \nA good start is pray.\nAnd how would you like to be welcome if you was being welcome to that church.
52666
They don't actually call it a church but I've been to the Kingdom Hall .I like it because they stand up there and talk and give helpful information instead of standing there preaching just to hear themselves talk. I am not a witness but one day would love to be one. They just tell the truth.
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I'd start the First Church of St. Gilligan the Casted-Away, with sacramental garments consisting of a white fishing hat and red pullover.  The gospel would remind us all that we're all souls missing after a 3-hour tour, stranded on a desert island with all manner of sin and virtue (GREED-the Howells; LUST -- Ginger; INTELLECT -- The Professor; EARNESTNESS -- Mary Ann; BRASHNESS -- Skipper). Given the popularity of "Survivor", I expect this religion to go over quite well with the masses, and I'll soon start an online version of my church once my tech-guru figures out a way to set up a server and PC network using only coconuts and ivy......
372121
let people worship as they want
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I do not currently attend church on a regular basis although I have in the past.I do agree that you can worship and praise God anywhere and anytime and that for some people they may be able to survive spiritually in that way. But as for me personally I really need the refreshing experience of group worship and praise and some good old fashioned christain socialization to stay spiritually uplifted.
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My church is kind of like that. We are a methodist church but with an open policy. Anyone is welcome with no judgement from the church. After all, Christ did say all should come to the temple and worship him. He didn't truly specify.\n\nAnd to whoever says we should make our own decisions, we have. We CHOSE to believe in God. Just because YOU have problems with who you are and where you belong, don't take it out on those who have figured it out.
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Well...there wouldn't be any lutheran church...I'm not sure that's such a loss, no offense intended, as there are plenty of churches out there...and the catholic church would be a little bigger...which might not be a good thing, either, no offense intended...maybe priests could marry and there wouldn't have been so many pedophiles abusing kids...so it could have worked out better...but then we can't change history so I wouldn't have even given it a thought if you hadn't brought it up.
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Since you insist on remaining in this coutry, you should seriously try attending church services.  You could make nice friends there.
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:}\nGet involved with a new lifestyle with new friends. consider church and a life of faith.
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I'm sure you can find one. It will be small and full of older people. Probably in an older part of town. That is where I usually find them. I love older Christians and enjoy the warmth of a small fellowship. Old buildings have charm. God bless.
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Purposefulness- everything we do in church should have a purpose, a reason for being, that would continue outside of the church. Life lessons we can actually use, ways to help us have a better life overall.\n\nCommunity- We don't have communities anymore in the city. We see each other in church, or at work, but we don't know each other, we don't support each other. How about study/prayer/support groups based on address geared towards helping each other, praying for each other, etc.\n\nIntegration- church should be a routine part of our lives, not a special event. Casual clothes, interesting activities, schedules that work with real people's lives, etc.
1004184
churches are manmade as are their rules.  Following your own heart in spirituality is your best barometer of a successful life.  Why worry about their rules?  Create your own life and be the best you can be.
1064179
god and your church if your religious.\n\nfriends, family.
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MV I read your other question before you took it down.\nI have to say, I sympathise with you. I haven't yet found a church that really ministers to me either. my brother wants me to go in with him and start our own church, but it's really hard, you know?\nmy advice is, just serve God the best way you can, it's your salvation, no one else's. as for starting your own church, that's a bit harder.\nyou'd have to get one or two people who think alike, get together and make a cohesive doctrine, and just start having services. I know lots of churches, big churches, that started in somebody's barn. you can do it, if God is with you.\nhope you get everything you want.
977316
you can visit a church and asked them or call a church and ask them
961808
You are supposed to choose people you believe will raise them the way you would want them raised if you weren't there, It doesn't matter if they are single or married, but most churches prefer someone of the same religion