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[quote=Anonymous]You need to pick someone and ask them out to coffee.  Prepare for people to be too busy, but there will be somebody available.  Also, with your superficial church friends, try not being superficial yourself - bring up something personal you are going through, like a problem with the renovation if there is one, or an issue a child is having, or your parents, .... if you can open up to someone else, then it makes it easier for them to open up to you in turn.  Another idea is to start a book and wine club.  Tell your acquaintances that you are starting one, and be prepared to host each time, but you can take turns coming up with a book and everyone can bring an appetizer or beverage.  Whoever expresses interest, make sure you have their email, and once you have 10 or so, send an evite for the book club.   It is a great time to get to know people one on one.  I know you said you are doing a major reno, but there must be some spot in your house that you can have a group of people over.  If not a book club, come up with something you like, and find an organize a group to join you, could be biking or hiking, walking in the neighborhood.   IF you want to make friends, you need to put yourself out there and invite people to do things with you.

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