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[Pinot's Mom]

Candace, I know the process you're going through, and it is hard. I broke with the Catholic Church as a whole several years ago. I was raised Roman Catholic; it was all I knew, but so many things had piled up I could not accept. I, too, was going through the motions. That break, and joining PCUSA, has been great! The church I attend is lead by two forward thinking people who I respect and can talk to very easily. I have made wonderful friends and started singing again after many years. My faith is secure in this environment.

You are on a path which only God knows where it will lead. Trust it, trust Him, and you'll find your way. Good luck in this search, revel in the journey, have faith. You know where I am if you need me.

Maggie

[Catherinedana]

Finding your path is all part of living and I believe that you are not truly living if you are not changing. Take your time in finding a community that is right for you.

"I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul; If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy." Oriah Mountain Dreamer

[Marigold2]

A lovely post.

Candace, I know the process you're going through, and it is hard. I broke with the Catholic Church as a whole several years ago. I was raised Roman Catholic; it was all I knew, but so many things had piled up I could not accept. I, too, was going through the motions. That break, and joining PCUSA, has been great! The church I attend is lead by two forward thinking people who I respect and can talk to very easily. I have made wonderful friends and started singing again after many years. My faith is secure in this environment.

You are on a path which only God knows where it will lead. Trust it, trust Him, and you'll find your way. Good luck in this search, revel in the journey, have faith. You know where I am if you need me.

Maggie

[momcat]

I was raised Roman Catholic and even managed to survive 12 years of Catholic school (which is why my son went to public school). There are things I can no longer accept and never thought twice about cutting all ties. No regrets.

About 6 years ago I joined the Presbyterian church a few blocks away. Ours is a small congregation and Pastor Alice is a 24/7 pastor, always there and very easy to talk to. I love the spirit of inclusion at Bethany and along with being actively involved with a few committees I became a Deacon. I love my church but there is one problem. The hymns drove me away from service. They're annoying, intrusive, disruptive and distracting to where the service has lost its value and meaning. All my attempts to work through this were in vain, from the reactions you'd think I was some kind of heretic. There are several churches that believe in a scripture based eucharistic service without the uninspired product of men who arrogantly believe they know how God wants to be worshipped better than God does. Can't get to any of them though. Even though service is no longer possible, I'm still actively involved and still have a wonderful relationship with Pastor Alice.

There are options out there for you. I understand the conflict you're probably feeling right now. Give yourself some time, God will take you where you need to be.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Candace

I am sorry to see you hurting so much right now but what I will say is that "G" is right by your side guiding you through this difficult time