Yep, our church voted to leave the ELCA (see previous blog). So we're starting to explore other churches.
We usually went to church with some close friends. The four of us outnumber the three kids. Armed with snacks and quiet activities, the adults can catch at least a little bit of the sermon while boxing in the children.
Turns out, our friends also were interested in trying a new church, although their main reason was to find something closer to home. Like within walking distance (on a nice day).
We easily agreed to try a large nondenominational church. We know a few people who go there — turns out we knew more people than we expected, and our friends did, too.
It's a little weird to be in a church where things are so casual. The pastor doesn't wear robes. Communion was at the very end and at least half of the congregation skipped communion and just left - no being ushered to the front while hymns are played quietly. The on-stage band featured a shaggy teen boy with a guitar. The program included an outline of the sermon. Song lyrics were flashed on a large screen - not a hymnal in sight.
Andy was having fond flashbacks to the non-Lutheran church of his youth. Despite all the informal elements, I found myself liking it well enough. The pastor gave good answers to Andy's pointed questions.
We're going back this Sunday.
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