Anyway, on to the recent report. I was on time, thanks to a recently posted sign announcing the service time of 10:45. I was a bit shocked to see that there were only 10 people there, including me. They appeared startled to have a visitor. Everyone was in my age group--60ish. No children, no elderly ladies.
The songs were pretty much familiar COC songs, but with a piano. The sermon was nice and short, lots of emphasis on helping others instead of hoarding more than we need. Preacher was female, also about my age. She was a good speaker who used proper grammar (one of my pet peeves is bad English in public speaking or formal writing.) Lords Supper was pretty close to the COC method, with tiny separate wafers (no "breaking of the bread"!) and shot glasses of juice (not wine). Quick and not very solemn.
I was looking for a church that is more liberal on same-sex marriage. My usual United Methodist Church has still been disciplining pastors who perform these weddings, and I disagree with that. The DOC leaves the decision to each church and each pastor.
I was also looking for a place that I might make more social connections, since I am still basically without local friends.
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I missed the more liturgical aspects of the UMC. I like reciting the Apostles Creed, and the liturgical readings that accompany UMC communion. I also missed having an organ and a choir to round out the music.
I don't know if I will return there or not. I think I am fuzzy about what I want in a church.
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