Univeralist churches?

[dsa]

As I have observed many here supporting Christian Universalist theology, you may be able to help:

How would I go about finding a church that teaches/supports universalism? I have read all kinds of literature, and it's readily available- but I still believe in the value of church fellowship...

If there are not many Christian Universalist churches, do some mainstream denominations look more favorably on this sort of teaching?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ainsley]

You'll need to decide how close to orthodoxy you want to get. Any form of liberal Christianity would probably allow you to be universalist, and you would have no problem associating with the liberal wing of a mainline denomination (regardless of what their formal creed or confession might teach), but are you willing to accept other compromises they might encourage? I believe there used to be a separate Universalist Church which merged with the Unitarian Church, so that they now have the Unitarian Universalist Association, but again they might be too liberal for you.

 

[dsa]

Right...

Thanks for the reply. I've read about UU churches, and would like to find a church that believes in ultimate reconciliation through Christ. As for liberal mainline churches, how would I go about finding one?

For those of you here who are of similar belief, what kind of church (if any) do you attend?

Thanks

 

[MizDoulos]

Moved this thread here from UTD.

 

[Inspired]

http://www.uua.org/

there's a "find a congregation" search on the right hand side.


welcome to CF

 

[Ainsley]

dsa,

Any of the "big name" churches will do. It might be Presbyterian, Methodist, Episcopal, etc. Havent' you noticed, for example, the ongoing controversy between conservatives and liberals within the same Episcopal Church? You would be looking for the liberal wing of any particular denomination. All you can do is go to the church, listen to some sermons, and decide for yourself where they stand. What might save some time is to see how the church advertises itself. If they style themselves "inclusive," that's a sign that they're liberal.

Another theological position you might consider isn't quite universalism. It's the belief that some will be lost, but only after having had a sufficient opportunity to accept Christ - even if this means probation after death. See what you can find.

 

[Dyrwen]

Those UU churches are pretty tolerant, occasionally our Free-thought association meetings are held in one.

Bunch of atheists just chatting with other atheists, at a church no less. heh