how do you un-communion your self from the church?
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The proper method is a simple letter to the congregation where you are listed as a member which states: "I wish for my name to be removed from the roll of members."\n\nIt would be helpful to the pastor if you gave a short exit interview listing the reason(s) for your letter.  Such as: I have joined another congregation, moved to Iran, become a Wiccan, etc.  If there is something in the congregation that really bugs you ( the policy of the church, the way a member treated you, etc.) you would be doing the church a favor by telling them what it is.\n\nLastly, it doesn't hurt to be nice, and a short line saying, "It hasn't been all bad, I have had a few good experiences which I will treasure" type of sentence wouldn't hurt.
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Hi ! No there is no requirement to tie yourself to any church in particular to become a Christian. you have only to commit yourself to a relationship even if it's one on one with God and Christ as a statement of your belief. Truthfully no one has any more connection to God than you do right now if you are in search of Him. That is what He wants from us and affiliation with any organized church only broadens your personal contacts in this world regarding Him and your own relationship with Him. Just as in the rest of the world, you can be influenced by those around you and you must make choices regarding how you respond to those influences. Some influences are bad, and it is up to each of us to overcome the temptation to give in to bad influences. Now the only true answer to the conflict is communication with God, and a strong personal relationship with Him. And then you can learn how to hear what He says to your heart in your conversations with Him.  That said, try some churches out for your own opinion of them and find one in which you don't feel the phony-baloney going on, and then pray that God will speak to your heart to tell you where you should go. The benefit of a good church is only in fellowship and some experienced guidance to those things which you may not learn on your own.
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You turn your life back over to God.Make a contious effert no to sin again.Ask HIM for forgiveness for your sin,and mean it.Get in a bible believeing bible teaching church.I once turned away from God because i had all of the questions that you have.Like you i already know what i was doing was wrong,but i kept doing them because i thouhgt it was fun,i didn't think i had to look at my life as it was.I thought i was free to do any and every thing i wanted to do.I was wrong,just as you are wrong.Everything that the word of GOD tells us to do,sociaty tells us it's alright to do.Drinking,drugs,pornography,lying and cheating in any form.there are a host of things i could mention but i think you get the point.If you have not found out already you will see that those thing and some can only lead to a distructive life style.If you want to turn your life over to GOD here's your chance.Get on your knees,humble yourself before the LORD.As HIM for forgiveness for your sins and mean it.Speak your sin to HIM out loud in a private place so that it will be you and HIM.Tell HIM everything you can think of,and especially the things you want no one else to hear.Turn your heart,your mind and your soul over to GOD,you will see a big differents in how you think,how you talk,how youact.You do have to be awear that your so called friend are going to think you are strange,but if you really want ro do this you will accept what in front of you,not your past.
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You have to first do what Acts 2:38 says, repent, be baptised, and recive the Holy Ghost. But thats not it, if you don't walk with God after you recive the Holy Ghost, it doesn't matter. Also, don't do things that are "sure to get you to Heaven",but do those things you KNOW will get you to Heaven, you want to hear those words:\n  \n"Well done, my good and faithful servant."\n    Basically, just live your life to the fullest. And just because you are a christain doesn't mean that you are better than everyone else. Jesus, talked to those who were no better than us!!!!\n   HOPE THIS HELPS!
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dani-- I too want to do the samething. I thik I posted a very similar question a few weeks ago. And I've seen someone else post one just the same. One person said something to the effect of the catholic church takes number by who is actually a parishioner. But I think I know where you are coming from, I 've received all my sacraments and I want the catholic church to know so that they can see that there are people out there that have turned their back on the catholic church.  Usually the catholic church does not take into account the number pf people that have left and it should be time that anyone who no longer follows catholism should send a letter to their local catholic church declaring that they have walked away.\n\nOn a side note not only did I turn away from catholism but religion as a whole. I do not see the need for religion nor do I want to be part of any religion.  but that part is just me, not sure about you.\nin anycase here is an idea which I am planning on doing, just send a letter in a resignation format declaring that you have turned away from catholism and whatever else you want to say and conclude with I want my name removed from being a catholic.
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Give it to God. Remember that you are not there for you. You are there to help the community worship. Your song is sung prayer, for them and for you. \n\nForget about you, yourself, or any involvement you have in it. Become "they" - the congregation. Once you have taken yourself out of the equation, and simply become part of the worship itself, there is nothing to be nervous about.\n\nTo do this, start meditating when you practice, St. Ignatius style - picture a scene from the bible... look around, observe where you are. What do the people surrounding Jesus want, as they look?\n\nThen, after you have mastered this in practice, bring it into church with you. Remember it as you sing.
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Call the Catholic Social Services. (you don't have to be Catholic)
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I would openly talk to him and point out that you do not appreciate his attention when you two are surrounded by fellow church members.\n\nBy letting him know (in the presence of others) that you do NOT want him to continue what he's doing, you will later have other people to back you up that you DID tell him to bug off.\n\nAnother thing you could do (before telling him in front of that group of people) is to tell some of the church members what he's been doing and that you feel very, very uncomfortable about his actions.  .....I would also ask that they talk to him if possible.\n\nBest of everything!
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That is your decision. I'm sorry to hear you felt brainwashed at your church - I've been to some of those. I'm Catholic, and for a time I wandered to other churches, 'bible-believing' churches with charismatic ministers who, after a service, would order me to leave "the romish lies" or some bigoted thoughts like that. I like Catholic Mass, there's the connection to Christ, there's the connection to the community, there's the worship and the Word. \n\nGo wherever you are fed. If you find yourself hungry, come to the table.
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Most churches I've neen to have a social gathering after mass. For example...my church offers free coffee and donouts afterwards. The other cathloic church has a pancake breakfast afeter each mass
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You can be spiritual w/o attending church. If you feel uncomfortable there but wish to worship God in the way you see fit, then explore different faiths. Do research, visit different holy places, churches, temples, synagoges.(sp?) etc.\n\nIt is likely that you will find comfort, faith and belief somewhere at some point. Do what you feel is right and dont allow anyone else to ever steer you wrong.\n\nJust because you are still "finding yourself" doesn't mean God will shun you now. Pray at home and pray to the Father to guide you in the right direction. Eventually...you will end up exactly where you're supposed to be my friend.
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No.  Anyone who discontinues sessions without permission of the Church is disowned or shunned by them.
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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.
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YES :)\nYou will need to notify the Catholic Church that you are no longer a member. Study hard to get accurate bible knowledge, pray to Jehovah letting him know you love him and want to dedicate yourself to him, be willing to teach others about Him and the Kingdom...Get Baptized, it's the most wonderful thing you will ever do. You will know God's people by the love amongst them.
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Seriously, I had a friend who was in seminary school, and one day he was visiting with me and our buddies when we ordered out for some Pizza and beer.  It started as a joke, but being all Catholics at the time, we simulated Communion using the Pizza as the host and the beer as the blood.  Just as we started out, a weird feeling came over us all, and the joke stopped and we performed the communion together taking it very seriously.  \n\nI will ring your doorbell and run away!!!
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You are probably right, going to church keeps you accountable, and accountability is a good thing.  Otherwise you are more apt to slip away from God and your walk with him.
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If you do not feel a connection to your fellow church goer's,preacher or Jesus at your current place of worship,find a new church. Pray about it and let the Lord be your guide not only with this but all parts of your life.