Affirming, post-evangelical community

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good luck, OP. My family chose an affirming church with "old" liturgical traditions, because it was nearby and because it turns out we found some solace in the rhythm of the liturgy.

I know what you are looking for, though, and have seen that at UCC churches for sure.

Thanks. At least one person knows what I mean. But yes, we are also open to other environments and I grew up in a liturgical tradition so we are willing to try it. Especially if it's the best way to stay local because I think local community is so important?

[Anonymous]

For those curious about why we are making this choice or who is involved in it, that's not what this thread is about. I was just asking for recs. Not to go into my whole spiritual journey.

It is truly a lot to grieve and process and I don't want to do that here.

[Anonymous]

https://www.churchinbethesda.org/values

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those curious about why we are making this choice or who is involved in it, that's not what this thread is about. I was just asking for recs. Not to go into my whole spiritual journey.

It is truly a lot to grieve and process and I don't want to do that here.

OP, from the ChurchinBethesda link above, this from the pastor's bio: "Ryan has a special place in his heart for those who have been damaged or disillusioned by the church, and longs to lead those within it toward a more just and generous expression of itself."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those curious about why we are making this choice or who is involved in it, that's not what this thread is about. I was just asking for recs. Not to go into my whole spiritual journey.

It is truly a lot to grieve and process and I don't want to do that here.

You are grieving leaving bigots?

[Anonymous]

Gaychurch.org is a great resource for finding open and affirming churches!

[Anonymous]

I would recommend looking into Disciples of Christ. They tend to be on the "affirming" side of things (can vary though) and are usually much more contemporary than Episcopal or Lutheran churches and services would look more in line with what you would see at a non-denom. Otherwise your best bet would probably be UMC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those curious about why we are making this choice or who is involved in it, that's not what this thread is about. I was just asking for recs. Not to go into my whole spiritual journey.

It is truly a lot to grieve and process and I don't want to do that here.

What church or denomination are you leaving?

Have you decided on a new church?

[Anonymous]

Leaving a non-denominational, reformed, Baptist-ish church. Have not decided on a new one. The thread has only been open like two days! I think it will be a process to find a new church home.

For someone wondering why it is a grieving process:
1) Leaving community you felt connected to and cared for is a significant loss in someone's life

Thanks for everyone with recs so far.
2) I can also grieve that I have participated in supporting beliefs that have harmed people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Leaving a non-denominational, reformed, Baptist-ish church. Have not decided on a new one. The thread has only been open like two days! I think it will be a process to find a new church home.

For someone wondering why it is a grieving process:
1) Leaving community you felt connected to and cared for is a significant loss in someone's life

Thanks for everyone with recs so far.
2) I can also grieve that I have participated in supporting beliefs that have harmed people

Baptistish? There is no such thing, especially non-denominational. Baptists are not vague people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Leaving a non-denominational, reformed, Baptist-ish church. Have not decided on a new one. The thread has only been open like two days! I think it will be a process to find a new church home.

For someone wondering why it is a grieving process:
1) Leaving community you felt connected to and cared for is a significant loss in someone's life

Thanks for everyone with recs so far.
2) I can also grieve that I have participated in supporting beliefs that have harmed people

New poster, and I totally understand this.
Wishing you well on your journey!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Leaving a non-denominational, reformed, Baptist-ish church. Have not decided on a new one. The thread has only been open like two days! I think it will be a process to find a new church home.

For someone wondering why it is a grieving process:
1) Leaving community you felt connected to and cared for is a significant loss in someone's life

Thanks for everyone with recs so far.
2) I can also grieve that I have participated in supporting beliefs that have harmed people

Baptistish? There is no such thing, especially non-denominational. Baptists are not vague people.

Haha I mean not technically affiliated with a Baptist denomination but some Baptist beliefs, like believers baptism

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Leaving a non-denominational, reformed, Baptist-ish church. Have not decided on a new one. The thread has only been open like two days! I think it will be a process to find a new church home.

For someone wondering why it is a grieving process:
1) Leaving community you felt connected to and cared for is a significant loss in someone's life

Thanks for everyone with recs so far.
2) I can also grieve that I have participated in supporting beliefs that have harmed people

Baptistish? There is no such thing, especially non-denominational. Baptists are not vague people.

Haha I mean not technically affiliated with a Baptist denomination but some Baptist beliefs, like believers baptism

That doesn’t make sense. Baptists are Baptists.

Believer's baptism is one of several distinctive doctrines associated closely with Anabaptist (literally, rebaptizer) denominations, inclusive of Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites, Bruderhof, Schwarzenau Brethren, River Brethren, and Apostolic Christians.


Believer's baptism is also practiced by many Pentecostals.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Leaving a non-denominational, reformed, Baptist-ish church. Have not decided on a new one. The thread has only been open like two days! I think it will be a process to find a new church home.

For someone wondering why it is a grieving process:
1) Leaving community you felt connected to and cared for is a significant loss in someone's life

Thanks for everyone with recs so far.
2) I can also grieve that I have participated in supporting beliefs that have harmed people

Baptistish? There is no such thing, especially non-denominational. Baptists are not vague people.

Haha I mean not technically affiliated with a Baptist denomination but some Baptist beliefs, like believers baptism

That doesn’t make sense. Baptists are Baptists.

Believer's baptism is one of several distinctive doctrines associated closely with Anabaptist (literally, rebaptizer) denominations, inclusive of Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites, Bruderhof, Schwarzenau Brethren, River Brethren, and Apostolic Christians.


Believer's baptism is also practiced by many Pentecostals.

Why on earth are you berating OP and being nosy? It sounds like she is trying to keep details private. Respect that. Offer recommendations or move on.

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at ELCA? For example:
https://www.holytrinityfallschurch.org/who-we-are

I don't know exactly what you are looking for in scripture, but this place is definitely affirming, and has a more modern music / style to the service.