A new yet quiet forum for having help with learning to write and critiquing your work is
The Corner Cafe Forum
(just click on the above link)
http://www.thecornercafeforum.com/
I can personally vouch for the content, I am the owner. I don't allow questionable postings or flamings. It is a place to learn and grow and really have fun. We have several forums for you to choose from. I password protect the workshops so your work isn't readily exposed for piracy.
The membership is free and we are a group of non-professional and professional writers willing to help anyone wishing to learn.
There is even a section on Family History and Geneology for those interested. Under Family History we will be discussing how to write your life's story or journaling. If there is enough interest in religious writing forum I will add that as well.
As I said we are new but many of us come from a larger forum that also is a good resource for you.
AbsoluteWrite
(click on link above)
They do have a forum for religious writings as well but stay out of Office Party as the content in there is not moderated closely.
But the site is amazing and I can't say enough how they go out of their way there as well to help you get the right tools and the right help for everything from writing to publishing.
I hope you find this helpful and look forward to seeing you there. Just make sure if you join The Corner Cafe Forum that you list me as your referrer...but Cassiopeia with two s'

That way I will know you aren't just a spammer or bot
Take care and good luck with your writing.
Casi (one who couldn't cope if she didn't write)