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Old Feb 18, 2023, 01:12 PM
ArtleyWilkins ArtleyWilkins is offline
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You might do well, if you like that Charismatic, more contemporary worship styles to find a non-denominational church or a Unitarian Universalist church or Pentecostal I believe is similar in that it is Charismatic -- just an FYI. Often they are also rather large churches with many opportunities for groups, classes, social interactions, etc. which would be a great way to meet new people and find that support network that you seem to be looking for. , and it's not that time consuming a venture to pursue since, at least initially, it would only take a couple hours on Sunday mornings.

You can find those things in mainline denominations as well, but you have to be aware of the differences in church doctrine which varies greatly from church to church. I'm in a pretty moderate to liberal mainline denomination that I was raised in from birth, and I am very comfortable with it and find it very positive and sound in its approach, but it is also very liturgical and traditional in worship style which I love but is very NOT Joel Osteen-ish - LOL; I personally don't go for churches that preach the prosperity gospel - just don't find it at all Biblically sound. But . . . what a person looks for in a church is very individual so find what fits your needs. I know it's not your priority right now, but you may be putting off a rather easy, non-time-consuming way to find healthier supports and outlets that could help you deal with that whole loneliness factor that is seeming to really bother you lately.

Glad to hear you are setting good priorities. Keep it up.
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