Having a hard time finding a new place to worship

[mandiest]

Hello everyone! I'm extremely new here, so I apologize if this is the appropriate place for my my question...
In the past month I've been to four churches! And I always leave dreading going back. I've not been in such a long time I feel very alienated now. Its been over ten years.and I last went to a Nazarene church, but when I went back I wasn't very accepted. I'm very positive it was a reaction to my facial piercings XD. In my early teens I went to a church that was very relaxed and felt a lot more accepting. Music is my life and I used to connect with the people I went to church with. We all listened to bands like Emery and mewithoutyou.. there are so many churches around me I don't understand why I can't find one like that. I get the feeling that people don't take me seriously because of my appearance. "You go to CHURCH? " like my piercings say "I don't love the Lord'' I miss the community and sharing worship with others. I wonder if anyone has a suggestion. Otherwise. Id rather worship comfortably from home.

 

[Harry3142]

You need to find a church that has a strong goal of attracting youth and young adults. The Methodist, Presbyterian and United Church of Christ have concentrated on that, so you might give them a try.

 

[mandiest]

Thanks so much! I will give those a try.

 

[1watchman]

If one does not "love the Lord", as you say, then that one does not know the Lord. So, if one does not know the Lord, they will not be saved. To know the Lord I suggest one read at John 1, John 3, John 14, then speak to God about receiving the Lord Jesus as personal Savior and Lord of your life. That is the essence of eternal salvation in Heaven.

 

[SuziTiri]

don't be afraid to be yourself my friend,,,you should find a place that truly honours how what you believe and wish for...Good Luck,,,God Bless

 

[mandiest]

Thanks for the wishes. Im trying a new place out tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a place that is welcoming.
Watchman. Im afraid I don't understand your response. I never said I did not love the Lord. Just that people tend to assume that I don't based on my appearance. Maybe the traditional services aren't right for me... thanks for the passages though

 

[Radagast]

Thanks for the wishes. Im trying a new place out tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a place that is welcoming.

Hope so.

 

[bibledoctrine]

mandiest,

Carmichael, CA has a new church that I am part of as the evangelist, we have our meeting at Winding Way. We are a solid Bible doctrine teaching Church In Christ as we are all believer-saints In Christ and we are studying about our positional status as sons of the Father God (Romans 8:14-15). Let me know if you would like more information.

 

[mandiest]

I'd love more information! Please do share! thanks for the prayer. I went briefly this morning to a church in roseville but it was a bit over the top for my taste.. my main goal iS to find a place where I feel comfy and welcomed... I live in Carmichael so a church here would be perfect!

 

[bibledoctrine]

mandiest - our church is small and growing with a Radio ministry, we have a mix of young / old / middle, Hispanic, Black, White. We never judge folks since God has never judged us but has declared us "righteous" and "set apart": sanctified. We are all very humble and we study to mature as believer-saints. We formed out of a home church -- just as the first century churches did -- now moving into our next facility in Carmichael July 1st to have more space. We are NorCalGrace. We meet at 10:10am, maybe you and I can meet at 9:35/40/45am next Sunday to get acquainted; possibly a coffee or something - whatever you prefer. Please email me at correct.doctrine@gmail.com for more arrangements.

 

[TheGuide]

If you're a young adult then join a Christian group (see Meetup and other local gathering groups). Then get yourself invited to their church(es) where you meet-up and sit with them. Then, afterwards, you may all go out to a coffee house or to lunch.

I think you don't like the churches you've visited so far because 1) the method of delivery of a particular ministry is not for you, and 2) you feel as alone when you walked out as you do when you walked in. Thus my above suggestion.


God bless.