Looking for a non-denominational church

[Judith Ann]

I have a non-denominational church I love in Wisconsin. Does anyone know of one they like around The Villages?

[waltonnya]

Live Oaks Community Church is Evangelical Free, but very similar to a non-denominational church. Bible centered, very friendly, only 5 years old- We just had our Grand Opening in our new facility behind the Walmart on 466. We've always gone to non-denominational churches & love LOCC.

[graciegirl]

What exactly IS a non denominational Church?

[Fredster]

What exactly IS a non denominational Church?

Definition...Non Denominational
Open or acceptable to people of any Christian denomination.

[Wiotte]

Definition...Non Denominational

Open or acceptable to people of any Christian denomination.



All Christian churches are open to anyone. My understanding of non denominational is an independent church not beholding to any hierarchy.


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[Fredster]

All Christian churches are open to anyone. My understanding of non denominational is an independent church not beholding to any hierarchy.


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My understanding is that non denominational churches are open to Christians that might hold different interpretations of the bible.
But some Christian churches such as the Catholics might not find non denominational beliefs acceptable.

It seems the OP is looking for a non denominational church that would be very open to her particular Christian beliefs!

[graciegirl]

My understanding is that non denominational churches are open to Christians that might hold different interpretations of the bible.
But some Christian churches such as the Catholics might not find non denominational beliefs acceptable.

It seems the OP is looking for a non denominational church that would be very open to her particular Christian beliefs!

Catholics are not taught to believe the literal interpretation of the Old Testament. I would guess because it is often confusing and conflicting and would often reference traditional rules Jews lived by which doesn't relate to doctrine and faith of the New Testament.

[Fredster]

Catholics are not taught to believe the literal interpretation of the old testament.

Please explain how that applies? I see you edited your post.
So that is a particular belief held by the Catholics, and you mention a key word "doctrine"!
I was raised and grew up as a Catholic, and practiced the faith for many years.
Then after some twists and turns of life,
I attended and belonged to a couple of Christian non denominational
churches for a number of years.
My observation...they are all Christian churches,
but are yet quite different.

[SFSkol]

What exactly IS a non denominational Church?

Isn't this a church that does not take money? Is there such a thing?

[Fredster]

Isn't this a church that does not take money? Is there such a thing?

No... most will take what ever denomination you put in the basket!

[joyfuldoc]

I especially like the expository preaching style of the pastors. I look forward to being a part of LOCC as we impact our community(ies) in novel ways.

[Fraugoofy]

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[Carl in Tampa]

Live Oaks Community Church is Evangelical Free, but very similar to a non-denominational church. Bible centered, very friendly, only 5 years old- We just had our Grand Opening in our new facility behind the Walmart on 466. We've always gone to non-denominational churches & love LOCC.

The Evangelical Free Church of America's Statement of Faith could easily have been written by a Southern Baptist leader. The EFCA came into existence in 1950, with strong Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish roots.

In fact, a notable member of this denomination is Chuck Swindoll, former President of Dallas Theological Seminary where large numbers of Southern Baptist preachers get their seminary degrees. Chuck Swindoll founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Plano, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. He is one of my favorite radio preachers.

The EFCA, like Southern Baptist churches have a de-centralized structure, in which no central authority can direct any particular church to behave in any particular way. They are characterized as "Congregational" churches, which means that each local congregation is autonomous and directs its own affairs.

Is an EFCA church right for you? Check out their Statement of Faith.

EFCA Statement of Faith | EFCA (https://go.efca.org/resources/document/efca-statement-faith)

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[Wiotte]

Catholics are also taught to believe in purgatory, something most other Christians don't really understand. The Catholic Church only allows men to be priests. Christian churches typically allow both men and women to be pastors. Catholics don't believe in birth control or abortion. Catholics don't allow other Christians to commune with them because they hold different beliefs about the Holy 3. I am sure there are other major differences between Catholics and other Christians... I just named a few.

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Don't appreciate the Catholic bashing. Ok, cool it.
And, don't BS me that you weren't. Thanks in advance [emoji137]🏼*♂️


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[Fraugoofy]

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[graciegirl]

Catholics are also taught to believe in purgatory, something most other Christians don't really understand. The Catholic Church only allows men to be priests. Christian churches typically allow both men and women to be pastors. Catholics don't believe in birth control or abortion. Catholics don't allow other Christians to commune with them because they hold different beliefs about the Holy 3. I am sure there are other major differences between Catholics and other Christians... I just named a few.

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Purgatory is not part of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, not for many, many years. Other Christians are not offered Holy Communion, the bread and the wine, but ALL people are invited always to attend our daily church service, which we call the Mass. Catholics are taught that abortion is taking a life but it is very difficult to find a Catholic anymore that doesn't use birth control. At this time only men are priests, that is true, but most of us Catholics expect that to change and soon.

[patti8856]

If you live south of 466A please check out The Father's House in Leesburg. Wonderful worship, teaching and community outreach.
2301 South St.
Lessburg, FL
352.315.1815
Service times are 9:00am & 11:00am

[Moderator]

OP is seeking a non-denominational church. Please stay on topic.

If you wish to discuss Catholicism or other religious topics, start a new thread.

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[Fredster]

To the OP....if you do a Google search for non denominational churches in your zip code,
a long list will come up, and then you can check them out
to find one you feel comfortable with.

[fw102807]

I too was brought up Catholic and left when I felt it was just about money power and control. I used to do the books for several parishes and found that all of the collection money went straight to the archdiocese. We like the non denominational churches because they are more about praising God and less about eating meat on Fridays in lent.

[graciegirl]

I too was brought up Catholic and left when I felt it was just about money power and control. I used to do the books for several parishes and found that all of the collection money went straight to the archdiocese. We like the non denominational churches because they are more about praising God and less about eating meat on Fridays in lent.

I love our Church and you love yours. The archdiocese is headed by the Bishop and he is the authority person. Every church has someone in charge and I imagine that your church has someone in charge too who decides how to spend the money collected.. Giving up meat on Friday's during Lent is supposed to be a sacrifice meant to show God that you care about His sacrifice of His son; a symbol and a praise. All Churches pass the hat but you aren't thrown out if you don't contribute and people in the church don't know what you give or whether you give at all. I can't be silent when someone gives misinformation. Church is a community of love to me. Disclaimer: I am not a great example of a good Catholic.

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[NotGolfer]

OP is seeking a non-denominational church. Please stay on topic.

If you wish to discuss Catholicism or other religious topics, start a new thread.

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Thank you!!!!

[graciegirl]

Thank you!!!!

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[IndianaJones]

What exactly IS a non denominational Church?

The "standard" definition is a non-denominational church is one that does not have a ruling body (government, council, convention, administration, diocese, assembly, etc.) but is involved in a "loosely-configured organization of independent churches", i.e. association because of invitation, rather than inclusion by a 'denomination' or being selected by a group. They hire staff independently (they are not "assigned" a pastor, minister, etc.) and have their own independent by-laws/rules as a congregation. A typical example of this is the "New Testament Christian Church" of the 'Stone-Campbell' movement or Restoration movement.

[CFrance]

The "standard" definition is a non-denominational church is one that does not have a ruling body (government, council, convention, administration, diocese, assembly, etc.) but is involved in a "loosely-configured organization of independent churches", i.e. association because of invitation, rather than inclusion by a 'denomination' or being selected by a group. They hire staff independently (they are not "assigned" a pastor, minister, etc.) and have their own independent by-laws/rules as a congregation. A typical example of this is the "New Testament Christian Church" of the 'Stone-Campbell' movement or Restoration movement.
And they can have different professions of faith, from one to another, as well.

[fw102807]

I love our Church and you love yours. The archdiocese is headed by the Bishop and he is the authority person. Every church has someone in charge and I imagine that your church has someone in charge too who decides how to spend the money collected.. Giving up meat on Friday's during Lent is supposed to be a sacrifice meant to show God that you care about His sacrifice of His son; a symbol and a praise. All Churches pass the hat but you aren't thrown out if you don't contribute and people in the church don't know what you give or whether you give at all. I can't be silent when someone gives misinformation. Church is a community of love to me. Disclaimer: I am not a great example of a good Catholic.

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I did not mean to stomp on anyone's beliefs, I am just stating my experience in what non-denominational is. It is far less rigid and authoritarian. I personally felt the Catholic Church was like an enterprise but I know it works well for many. I do not condemn anyone's religion and respect their right to choose.

[graciegirl]

I did not mean to stomp on anyone's beliefs, I am just stating my experience in what non-denominational is. It is far less rigid and authoritarian. I personally felt the Catholic Church was like an enterprise but I know it works well for many. I do not condemn anyone's religion and respect their right to choose.

Thank you for your kindness in explaining.

[Wiotte]

The "standard" definition is a non-denominational church is one that does not have a ruling body (government, council, convention, administration, diocese, assembly, etc.) but is involved in a "loosely-configured organization of independent churches", i.e. association because of invitation, rather than inclusion by a 'denomination' or being selected by a group. They hire staff independently (they are not "assigned" a pastor, minister, etc.) and have their own independent by-laws/rules as a congregation. A typical example of this is the "New Testament Christian Church" of the 'Stone-Campbell' movement or Restoration movement.



Like I said.


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[BobandMary]

We worship at Calvary Chapel Villages, a nondenominational church. We study the bible chapter by chapter, simply profound. The church motto is "Receiving from God, Investing in people, Sharing life, Making disciples." Check out the website at Citizens for Community Values | Protecting the family since 1983 (http://www.ccv.org) to learn more. Come visit Sunday at 10 AM. We currently meet in the fellowship hall of Wildwood Assembly at 1308 Cleveland Ave (466A). On 9/3/17, we move to Wildwood Country Resorts at the intersection of Buena Vista Blvd and Route 44.

[BobandMary]

Well that was sure the wrong website! Calvary Chapel Villages website is CCVillages (http://www.CCVillages.org)

[Tom Hannon]

Hi Gracie

[fw102807]

"Living in The Villages is like dying and going to heaven...without the dying part."

LOVE this!