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Hi, I am new here, and I am finding a difficult time finding a church, the worst part is that I work every sun and wed. I was hoping to find some weekly meetings in the morning since I work nights. An online meeting would be fine, if anyone knows of any.
QUOTE(keli @ Jan 12 2006, 11:04 AM)
Hi, I am new here, and I am finding a difficult time finding a church, the worst part is that I work every sun and wed. I was hoping to find some weekly meetings in the morning since I work nights. An online meeting would be fine, if anyone knows of any.
Welcome! Where are you?
I am in Watertown, TN which is about 30 mi. north of Nashville.
We have spiritual meetings here everyday.
Y'all are welcome here everyday.
We're glad to have you here in word and thought.
flow....
Y'all are welcome here everyday.
We're glad to have you here in word and thought.
flow....
Welcome.
There is a Presbyterian (PCUSA) church in Watertown at 403 W. Main St.
Assuming you are a progressive, the good news is that they are not a member congregation of the Confessing Church Movement, a conservative affinity group. However, they are also not a member congregation of the Covenant Network, a progressive affinity group. Their membership has dropped from 58 to 26 in the last 10 years. The thing about a declining congregation is that they can be very much like a family. If you are willing to put up with a few quirks, they can be very nurturing. It is the quirks that keep most people away. Furthermore, since they are small and declining, you and a few progressive friends could move that congregation into a more progressive path, and perhaps attract enough likeminded new members to turn the decline around.
As for the working on Sunday, that is hard. A small congregation usually can muster only one worship service a week, and it will almost always be on sunday morning.
There is a Presbyterian (PCUSA) church in Watertown at 403 W. Main St.
Assuming you are a progressive, the good news is that they are not a member congregation of the Confessing Church Movement, a conservative affinity group. However, they are also not a member congregation of the Covenant Network, a progressive affinity group. Their membership has dropped from 58 to 26 in the last 10 years. The thing about a declining congregation is that they can be very much like a family. If you are willing to put up with a few quirks, they can be very nurturing. It is the quirks that keep most people away. Furthermore, since they are small and declining, you and a few progressive friends could move that congregation into a more progressive path, and perhaps attract enough likeminded new members to turn the decline around.
As for the working on Sunday, that is hard. A small congregation usually can muster only one worship service a week, and it will almost always be on sunday morning.
Welcome! There's a UCC church in Nashville - NASHVILLE FIRST UNITED CHURCH UCC
Address 3410 GRANNY WHITE PIKE | NASHVILLE, TN 37204-2905
Phone (voice) (615) 297-8196
E-mail firstunitedchurch@comcast.net
Web site http://www.firstunitedchurchucc.com
They tend to be progressive - I don't know anything about congregation size or service schedules, but it's probably on the website.
Also, check the paper. We have a church that has just begun advertising a Thur. evening service for people who work on Sun. Maybe there's one near you.
Personally, I enjoy and benefit from, worshipping at a church that doesn't happen to be very progressive theologically... I am, but there is common ground and common God, purpose, etc. So, in essence, find a thin spot and don't worry too much about the sign on the door - IMO
Good luck!
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