i went to methodist church again this morning. i walked in just as the prelude began and after the announcements were over - perfect timing. i really dislike hearing announcements before worship. it puts me in the wrong state of mind. for me the beginning of the service is the time to focus on God, not on the upcoming brass concert and especially not on the profit margins of the latest fund raiser.

once again, i didn't like the service, but i won't go into that. more and more i feel like it is not the place for me. so, the question is: do i go somewhere else or try and do something about it where i am.

i was reading the church newsletter this evening at my parents and found one spark of hope. in a little, one-paragraph side note was an invitation to join those that come early to church to join others in our old chapel (now converted into a lounge) for FAIR TRADE COFFEE! that makes me want to go to church again. it makes me want to start a pre-church coffee/current events/social justice/bible study/faith discussion group. i feel like this could be the spark that ignites our transition into the pomo age. a bunch of people sitting around talking about life.
Julie @ 9:15 PM Permalink |