Sorry to hear that part of the sermon turned you off. Hope you can take away with you the parts that were good. Believe me, I'm a sermon pick-a-parter myself

I know I haven't been to church in years, mainly because I don't want to do the "church-hopping" (as my dad puts it) to find one that I'm comfortable in. But it's something I've been toying with myself recently, mainly for the fellowship. I'm non-denominational, so have many to choose from for my first go.

I grew up in a Christian home. Turned away from my faith for a few years after college by being wiccan for a little while. Slowly came back to my original faith. Glad I did because I find strength through my faith in God, even more so since my DX. But this time away from church, reading my bible and other inspirational books, has been good for me. But feel the tug to get back to a church.

I am picking a new church myself. During the last several years we have watched our little community church crumble and make one bad decision after another. We keep hoping they will turn that corner, but they dont seem to be headed for that turn signal. We have reached our limit, and have chosen to shop for a new church. its a hard decision to do that, but we are willing to try. I hear there is a nice baptist church not too far from here, I think I will give it a try.

My faith and strength will follow me no matter which building I chose to use it in.

But in all fairness you were at a church service and their beliefs often do discount evolution theories. There are a few scientists in my family and they absolutely do 'dis' religious theories at casual gatherings. Not at a conference of course because thats work but a church service isn't really comparable to a professional atmosphere, imo. Lol, kind of ironic that I'm the one defending religion.

Definitely try a Quaker gathering. They are laid back and what I love about Quakers is that women have always been powerful.

Keep watching for the sychronicities and follow your heart! You'll find the right place for you. I believe we can find our connection to God in many places and many ways. Maybe that's in a church, maybe in nature, maybe in a homeless shelter or in the eyes of a child. God is everywhere and part of everyone. You'll know it when you find it!

I find much comfort in going to church. It is such a good jump start for my heart and soul to make it through another week.

I hope you find the comfort you are looking for.