Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Church isn’t a singles bar.

It *can* be.
For like-minded adults who are single and both want to worship God, it can be a place where singles gather and worship together.
And there are other ways to know if you have shared values of course, but having a shared faith and attending the same denomination is generally a pretty good foundation for knowing if your core values align. Isn’t fool-proof, but it’s a start.

Not at this point in time

Sure let’s find a mate at the place women are less than!

I met a boyfriend in church in my 20s! Didn't last forever, but it was a worthwhile relationship.

In our town, the latest Mass of the weekend drew the most singles. (I guess families and elderly people wanted to go earlier.) It was a great church with lots of social activities.

Anonymous wrote:What are some churches in the dc/nova to meet singles in the 30/40 year old range? Single parent hoping to try to meet someone again not into the dating scene.

Really churches now? No church guys

I think the heyday of using churches to find a partner is long over, with possible exception of the Mormon church. Other poster was right about church mainly being families and seniors these days. That said, it's always a pleasure to see the women dressed nicely in their Sunday bests -- it can be a real treat.

I met my husband 25 years ago at St. Columba’s 20s and 30s Group (now defunct), and I know couples who met through choir. There is a 42nd Street Fellowship that sounds up your alley. It is designed for singles (divorced, widowed, never married) and attracts people from roughly their 30s to 50s. They go out to brunch, hike, etc. Come check it out! http://www.columba.org

https://issuu.com/bronwyn.roy/docs/ministryguide-v3?

I wish! I’m a divorced mom and I love my church so much and the kids and I spend lots of time there, but yeah I don’t go with the intention of meeting men bc that would be a waste of my time.

Met my husband at the Catholic Center at GWU which I graduated from two years after while working in DC. My roommate also met
her husband through the same group. It was before cell phones and this and that aps.

We have met other couples who met through community rec team sports such as volleyball.
Also one couple m, never married met through a meetup group for hiking and outdoor adventures.

Where do you live? Church of the Redeemer in Gaithersburg had a really good singles group a few years ago. I don’t know if they still do, but I recall seeing people of all ages and races.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Church isn’t a singles bar.

It *can* be.
For like-minded adults who are single and both want to worship God, it can be a place where singles gather and worship together.
And there are other ways to know if you have shared values of course, but having a shared faith and attending the same denomination is generally a pretty good foundation for knowing if your core values align. Isn’t fool-proof, but it’s a start.

+1

As someone who met my DH at church (many years ago, pre-dating-apps, but without either of us going to church with the intention of finding people to date) --I can attest that meeting someone through a faith community can at least help you start with the same core values (one hopes). OP, look for not only churches with social/study groups for single adults but also for churches with opportunities to volunteer, both at the church and in the wider community. In fact, look at volunteer organizations which aren't even church-related. Volunteering for something of genuine interest to you will help you meet people who share that interest. It's another way to find those who share your values. My relative met her now-BF when he volunteered for a nonprofit where she is a staff member. She knew from the start what he considered worthwhile and important in life.

I also know someone who is older (50s) but had a lot of success dating on Christian Mingle. She just married someone she met on there. Both were divorced with young adult kids.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Church isn’t a singles bar.

This. Tacky OP, tacky!

Tacky if she shows up on Sunday morning dressed to pick up men in a bar.
But not so tacky to ask where she can attend church and find fellowship with other believers who are single and might also be interested in finding a partner who shares similar beliefs.

Anonymous wrote:Church isn’t a singles bar.

It *can* be.
For like-minded adults who are single and both want to worship God, it can be a place where singles gather and worship together.
And there are other ways to know if you have shared values of course, but having a shared faith and attending the same denomination is generally a pretty good foundation for knowing if your core values align. Isn’t fool-proof, but it’s a start.

Anonymous wrote:Church isn’t a singles bar.

This. Tacky OP, tacky!

Ok, lots of completely non-helpful answers. This is only semi-non helpful since I don't have a specific church to offer, but I'd start with the church websites near you. Usually there's a page with a list of the types of groups that meet. Prayer groups, social groups, that kind of thing. See if any of them strike you as being for singles or coed bible studies or even community service.

Here's an example from the National Cathedral. https://cathedral.org/congregation/ministries-outreach/
This may skew a bit young since it's 20s-30s, but at Holy Trinity in Georgetown. https://trinity.org/young-adults/

I attend a Catholic parish in Virginia that unfortunately doesn't have what you are seeking. Our parish is a mix of families and senior citizens.

Good luck.