Church

[MrsR]

DD has really really been interested in going to church x I don't know where she's got it from as neither me or OH have been to church for YEARS and although I believe in god I'm not religious (hence having children out of wedlock etc) BUT I'm kind of proud of her and we're going to start going to the church x met the reverand yesterday and he's really nice-not very traditional and was really helpful x I was really worried he'd be judgemental but he's so completely not what I expected! He also said to dispense with 'father' and just call him rob! I'm actually feeling quite excited! Lol x

 

[ria__x]

aw that sounds lovely, the things we do for our kids! lol. it sounds like it's quite relaxed and modern, so it could be fun hope you enjoy it!! xxxx

 

[Rowesb]

that sounds ace, it is good that you have such a relaxed church near you

My parents weren't particularly religious, we were all christened, and they really supported my when I went though a similar phase. I still believe in something, but not quite sure what iykwim...

 

[Heulyn]

I found that if you've not got a "fixed" religion, then Pentacostal churches are great for kids :]
[But I might be biased!]

 

[evie_smith]

That's so good I haven't been to church since before Christmas such a good christian I am ey! Coz the car broke lol then when we got it fixed I felt like I can't go back now it's been too long - I need to find a nearer church haha!! X x x

 

[MrsR]

It's a church of England church which is what I'm christened as but DD isn't christened as I believe that's her choice-looks like she's making it! Lol x there's 3 churches in really close proximity where we live-this one, a Methodist church and an all nations church-I'm clueless on Methodist and all nations churches so thought we'd stick to what I (vaguely) know x lol x my next worry is-what do I wear?! Nothing fits! Lol x

 

[vixforever]

He sounds lovely

 

[titch]

Did you go today? How was it?

 

[MrsR]

Yes we went and actually enjoyed it x father rob relates what he's talking about to real life and he has a great sense of humour x the congregation invited us for refreshments afterwards which was lovely x the only thing that 1)I wasn't expecting and 2)freaked Summer out was when he asked us to offer each other a sign of peace and the congregation moved around the church shaking hands and saying 'peace be with you'. I have personal space issues so was a bit taken aback and Summer isn't the most outgoing child so she was terrified x bless her x also a church warden grabbed her to help out with the donation basket which terrified her too but she did really well and I was so proud x x everyone was so friendly and the hymns were easy to get the rhythm to x will be going back definatly x there's baptisms next week and week after so I'm expecting Summer to ask about that x

 

[JJ Mum]

ahhh bless her, well done for helping her go and find out what it's all about.

I am not religious but our scout group has alot to do with the methodist church where there based, I think as long as it's not in your face - kids can learn alot fom the more traditional morals and being genuinly nice and kind to each other, without a reward arriving! , and the comunity aspect , that Christians follow. We try to do the fundraising things and leaflet drops etc, hope you enjoy it X

 

[vixforever]

Glad you'll be going back x

 

[lore]

you will see how church and God will change all of you.I am glad for you.

 

[MrsR]

Summers asked to be baptised so spoke to Rob (our rev) and we're going to look into it x I'm actually enjoying it!

 

[Me, My Girls & I]

Aw that's dead lovely! I've been wanting to take the girls or ages, buy they'd just scream the place down!

 

[MrsR]

We always wanted to wait for her to decide for herself which, if any, religion she wanted to follow and now she's chosen x maybe just take them once and see how it goes? x there was kids crying today but everyone just gets on with it x

 

[Lilelephant]

just catching up on this thread! it;s great that u are enjoying it! i had a lovely church in kent but cant seem to find a good one here in bristol!

 

[titch]

its hard to find a church when youve moved isnt it. I dont go anymore, cos Ive not found anything which I actually identify with, Ive kind of given up the hunt now!