Young Adults Church Service: Good For Meeting Girlfriend/Future Wife?

I'm 35, just exiting the "young adults" category, unless it is defined as 18 to 35 or 20's and 30's. Most of the time, churches define young adult as 20something or 18 to 30, and less frequently as 18 to 35.

I've occasionally attended "young adults" events even in my 30's. I look significantly younger than my age and am frequently mistaken for a college student (not always). I can easily pass as under 30. I'd prefer not to attend such a meeting unless I'm explicitly eligible however.

Some meetings are good opportunities for meeting single women in their 20's, others are not.
What's your experience been?

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Well said. In addition, I should mention that in addition to age group church events, there are also often monthly church wide events for the entire congregation.

I have many friends who are in their mid 20's on up. But college students tend to associate with other college students, understandably.

I do recognize that college students can be of any age, but young adult events typically cater to the age groups I mentioned.

I wonder if older adults show up to those events however. I doubt they'd be kicked out, but I would think that there might be a general announcement or ahem "clarification" as to who those events are designed for.

I did encounter one pastor who said he was very strict with the age limit and would actually personally check ID. Friendly pastor!

When I attend young adult events for people in their 20's and 30's there are often people, often many people who are well into their 40's and 50's who attend these events. Very odd. Sometimes it's a sizable percentage, up to a quarter of all attendees. I've never seen anyone turned away however.

I won't attend a church social that I don't fit the criteria for however. I've noticed that 20's and 30's events tend to attract people in their late 20's and well above. Typically few if any in the 18-25 crowd ever attend such events.

In addition, some churches have a third service on Sunday evenings. This is often a popular time for college students and young adults. I've met many younger adults during these services. Many just assume I am a fellow college student, they ask me what my major is, etc. There are lots of opportunities to meet people.