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OldDave
06-02-2012, 05:21 PM
My wife would like to try a Methodist Church tomorrow morning, but at my instructions didn't bring anything at all dressy. Any suggestions?
SoccerCoach
06-02-2012, 05:29 PM
Try Community United Methodist Church. 466A going towards 441. Services are 8, 9:30,
11. 8 and 11 are traditional, 9:30 is contemporary.
OldDave
06-02-2012, 05:49 PM
Thanks Joe. Any additional suggestions?
rhood
06-02-2012, 06:49 PM
New Covenant UMC behind Southern Trace Plaza. Golf cart accessible and dress is casual. Four services on Sun morning. 6:45 9:00 10:15 and 11:30
Schaumburger
06-02-2012, 09:17 PM
OldDave, I am glad you made it safely to TV. I can second that the dress code at New Covenant UMC is casual -- at least it was when I was there this past October. I'm not Methodist, but just like to visit different churches when I am out of town. I plan on going back for their Saturday 5:00 p.m. contemporary service when I am in TV later this month. I enjoyed their Sunday morning service when I was there last October -- the senior pastor gave an excellent sermon. And I envied their large choir -- wish my choir was that large.
Avista
06-03-2012, 06:58 AM
New Covenant UMC behind Southern Trace Plaza. Golf cart accessible and dress is casual. Four services on Sun morning. 6:45 9:00 10:15 and 11:30
We LOVE New Covenant! Our pastors are wonderful. We have really been growing and are doing some building. Patience due to crowds is needed, but that is a good thing!
http://www.newcovenantumc-fl.org/
graciegirl
06-03-2012, 07:02 AM
Thanks Joe. Any additional suggestions?
I hear the Methodists are black tie. The Catholics change their golf shirts and shorts and wash their hands.:wave:
asianthree
06-03-2012, 07:03 AM
God does not care what your are wearing and if anyone else does well thats another story
Avista
06-03-2012, 07:11 AM
I hear the Methodists are black tie. The Catholics change their golf shirts and shorts and wash their hands.:wave:
Know you are teasing, because New Covenant Methodist is very informal.
graciegirl
06-03-2012, 07:28 AM
Know you are teasing, because New Covenant Methodist is very informal.
I was betting that. AND I was teasing. It is the Baptists that are black tie. ;)
asianthree
06-03-2012, 06:30 PM
I was betting that. AND I was teasing. It is the Baptists that are black tie. ;)
Southern Baptists wear hats and gloves when they:pray:
Tweety Bird
06-03-2012, 08:28 PM
If you wear shorts, put a sweater over your legs. You may be accepted.
Taltarzac725
06-04-2012, 07:43 AM
How is a Methodist different from say a Baptist or a Lutheran?
Avista
06-04-2012, 08:31 AM
I was raised Lutheran. There are different types. Missouri and Wisconsin Synods are more strict. ELCA (Hope Lutheran) is more moderate. By that I mean have women pasters etc. I find the ELCA Lutheran and Methodist are not that different in doctrine. Where I personally see the difference is the Lutheran church has more litergy. Many love the Litergy, others prefer a simpler worship service (Methodist). Even the Methodist alter is usually much more simple than the Lutheran. Before church starts, one is usually in prayer at a Lutheran service. The Methodist church is very welcoming and this time is used to welcome those near you. Even the pastors usually are chatting with everyone.
I like both churches, but my husband prefers the simpler service. We both love New Covenant Methodist.
graciegirl
06-04-2012, 08:35 AM
How is a Methodist different from say a Baptist or a Lutheran?
Not a tiny bit in the eye of the fellow up there. It says so in that book...you know which one.
I was JUST teasing you know. I don't think Baptists wear black tie to church. Or even hats here in Florida.
Nice bunch of Folks, Baptists. Lutherans aren't too shabby either and then of course the Catholic bunch that I hang with...they can be pretty set in their ways but those nuns with rulers are bent on certain ideas.
Jews are great too. Lot of good people there and almost all of them terrific at Mah-Jong. Do you think they teach it after services???
Lovable....all of them.
Avista
06-04-2012, 08:39 AM
How is a Methodist different from say a Baptist or a Lutheran?
I forgot to mention Baptist. I don't know a lot about this other then they baptize by emmersion. The Methodist and Lutheran baptize infants. Both churches accept emmersion baptisms. I don't believe Baptists accept infant baptisms. The Methodist church will baptize by emmersion if that is a persons choice.. I believe the Baptists believe that the Bible Literally word for word. I stand to be corrected on this.
OldDave
06-04-2012, 12:44 PM
Jeez, I don't check on you people for a few hours and you go crazy. Thanks for the leads.
Dave
Schaumburger
06-05-2012, 06:09 AM
I was raised Lutheran. There are different types. Missouri and Wisconsin Synods are more strict. ELCA (Hope Lutheran) is more moderate. By that I mean have women pasters etc. I find the ELCA Lutheran and Methodist are not that different in doctrine. Where I personally see the difference is the Lutheran church has more litergy. Many love the Litergy, others prefer a simpler worship service (Methodist). Even the Methodist alter is usually much more simple than the Lutheran. Before church starts, one is usually in prayer at a Lutheran service. The Methodist church is very welcoming and this time is used to welcome those near you. Even the pastors usually are chatting with everyone.
I like both churches, but my husband prefers the simpler service. We both love New Covenant Methodist.
I spent my first 36 yrs in the Catholic Church. I joined the Episcopal Church 16 yrs. ago (I had lots of issues with the Catholic Church). The liturgy in the Episcopal Church is about 90% similar to the Catholic mass, but in the Episcopal Church woman can be ordained as priests, priests can marry, it's a much more progressive church. The ELCA and the Episcopal Church are in "communion" with each other (at least I believe that is the correct term), so I believe an Episcopal priest can preside at a liturgy in an ELCA church and vice versa.
I don't believe Missouri Synod Lutheran churches ordain women -- but someone correct me on that if I am wrong.
I have been to both Hope Lutheran and New Covenant UMC and enjoyed both churches services. The service at New Covenant was somewhat different than an Episcopal liturgy. The pastor at New Covenant gave an excellent sermon the Sunday I was there. The liturgy at Hope Lutheran was very similar to the liturgy at my Episcopal church up north. I hope to attend both Hope Lutheran and New Covenant when I return to TV in a few days.
Avista
06-05-2012, 06:20 AM
I spent my first 36 yrs in the Catholic Church. I joined the Episcopal Church 16 yrs. ago (I had lots of issues with the Catholic Church). The liturgy in the Episcopal Church is about 90% similar to the Catholic mass, but in the Episcopal Church woman can be ordained as priests, priests can marry, it's a much more progressive church. The ELCA and the Episcopal Church are in "communion" with each other (at least I believe that is the correct term), so I believe an Episcopal priest can preside at a liturgy in an ELCA church and vice versa.
I don't believe Missouri Synod Lutheran churches ordain women -- but someone correct me on that if I am wrong.
I have been to both Hope Lutheran and New Covenant UMC and enjoyed both churches services. The service at New Covenant was somewhat different than an Episcopal liturgy. The pastor at New Covenant gave an excellent sermon the Sunday I was there. The liturgy at Hope Lutheran was very similar to the liturgy at my Episcopal church up north. I hope to attend both Hope Lutheran and New Covenant when I return to TV in a few days.
I agreed with what you said. Like Hope Lutheran. Like I said, husband prefers an informal litergy so we are members of New Coverant Methodist. New Covenant is a wonderful church with much to offer.
rubicon
06-05-2012, 06:50 AM
I was raised Lutheran. There are different types. Missouri and Wisconsin Synods are more strict. ELCA (Hope Lutheran) is more moderate. By that I mean have women pasters etc. I find the ELCA Lutheran and Methodist are not that different in doctrine. Where I personally see the difference is the Lutheran church has more litergy. Many love the Litergy, others prefer a simpler worship service (Methodist). Even the Methodist alter is usually much more simple than the Lutheran. Before church starts, one is usually in prayer at a Lutheran service. The Methodist church is very welcoming and this time is used to welcome those near you. Even the pastors usually are chatting with everyone.
I like both churches, but my husband prefers the simpler service. We both love New Covenant Methodist.
Methodist do better with pot luck dinners; especially love that green bean casserole.:wave:
Avista
06-05-2012, 07:10 AM
I spent my first 36 yrs in the Catholic Church. I joined the Episcopal Church 16 yrs. ago (I had lots of issues with the Catholic Church). The liturgy in the Episcopal Church is about 90% similar to the Catholic mass, but in the Episcopal Church woman can be ordained as priests, priests can marry, it's a much more progressive church. The ELCA and the Episcopal Church are in "communion" with each other (at least I believe that is the correct term), so I believe an Episcopal priest can preside at a liturgy in an ELCA church and vice versa.
I don't believe Missouri Synod Lutheran churches ordain women -- but someone correct me on that if I am wrong.
I have been to both Hope Lutheran and New Covenant UMC and enjoyed both churches services. The service at New Covenant was somewhat different than an Episcopal liturgy. The pastor at New Covenant gave an excellent sermon the Sunday I was there. The liturgy at Hope Lutheran was very similar to the liturgy at my Episcopal church up north. I hope to attend both Hope Lutheran and New Covenant when I return to TV in a few days.
John Wesely, attibuted to be founder of Methodism, was an Episicapal priest until the day he died.
ssmith
06-05-2012, 08:04 AM
You all are too funny! Seems funny to me that up North (remember we are very conservtive midwesterners) it is acceptable to wear more informal attire to church services (Baptist type) and down south I was the only one in white Capris!!!! Maybe it is an age related thing since I am on the younger side ie 50's. Anyone else notice this?
Schaumburger
06-05-2012, 01:42 PM
Methodist do better with pot luck dinners; especially love that green bean casserole.:wave:
Hey you have never been to my church's annual chili dinner held early in February each year -- but then you would have to trudge through the Chicago snow to get there. :).
Schaumburger
06-05-2012, 01:47 PM
You all are too funny! Seems funny to me that up North (remember we are very conservtive midwesterners) it is acceptable to wear more informal attire to church services (Baptist type) and down south I was the only one in white Capris!!!! Maybe it is an age related thing since I am on the younger side ie 50's. Anyone else notice this?
My small church up north is not air conditioned in the main worship space. This past Sunday was the last Sunday for our choir to sing until after Labor Day. I was dying in my choir robe and it was only 80 degrees outside on Sunday morning. And I was wearing capri pants. You should see what some of the teenage girls wear (Daisy Dukes--not appropriate for church -- now I sound like my parents).
Grill Meister
03-14-2013, 01:00 PM
My wife would like to try a Methodist Church tomorrow morning, but at my instructions didn't bring anything at all dressy. Any suggestions?
New Covenant UMC is located behind Publix on 466 and most dress casual. We just had our first service in the new sanctuary and it is an awe inspiring beauty. There is a very large stain glass mural of Jesus taming the sea that will almost bring you to your knees. Our ministerial staff delivers some very meaningful services....I wish the songs selected for the congregation were a little more inspiring, but I can't sing very well anyway.
justjim
03-14-2013, 01:34 PM
I can guarantee you that the pastor at New Convenant will not bore you. Rev. Harold Hendren is one of the most interesting speakers I've heard and I have been going to either a Baptist or Methodist Church since I was A small child. A number of excellent churches in TV----bottom line---makes little difference as long as you are a Christian----attend any one of them.
sjdjmd
03-14-2013, 06:20 PM
Come to any Sat. or Sun. service at New Covenant, and you will be warmly welcomed. Casual dress is very appropriate there, and you'll love it!
blaZen
03-21-2013, 11:35 AM
Small, casual, with an Irish pastor.
Shadowgirl
05-17-2013, 07:34 PM
Come to any Sat. or Sun. service at New Covenant, and you will be warmly welcomed. Casual dress is very appropriate there, and you'll love it!
I have to respectfully disagree. I was a member at new covenant for a while, but ended up leaving because I have never felt so cold and lonely in worship services as I did at New Covenant. I never found any friendly faces or friendly spaces.. and I looked.
justjim
05-17-2013, 08:17 PM
I have to respectfully disagree. I was a member at new covenant for a while, but ended up leaving because I have never felt so cold and lonely in worship services as I did at New Covenant. I never found any friendly faces or friendly spaces.. and I looked.
Shadowgirl: Sorry you didn't "connect" at this church. Sometimes that happens in a large church like NCUMC. Perhaps a small congregation would make you feel more welcome and comfortable. Another possibility would be to join a small group or sunday school class where you can better have conversations with members of a large church like New Covenant. Finally, you might want to talk with the Pastor regarding not finding friendly faces or spaces-----anyone of the pastors at this church would be interested in your experience and perceptions.
Avista
05-18-2013, 07:40 AM
Since New Covenant United Methodist Church has built their new worship center, times have changed for services.
Contemporary Services:: Sat night @ 5pm, 10 am Sunday morning in older whorship center.
Blended Service: Sunday morning 7:45, 9:15, 10:45. In new worship center
Schaumburger
05-18-2013, 03:54 PM
Since New Covenant United Methodist Church has built their new worship center, times have changed for services.
Contemporary Services:: Sat night @ 5pm, 10 am Sunday morning in older whorship center.
Blended Service: Sunday morning 7:45, 9:15, 10:45. In new worship center
I should check out the new worship center at New Covenant Methodist while I am here in TV. When I rented in Summerhill last October from the lanai of the patio villa, I could see and hear the workers on the roof as the new center was being constructed. Avista, thank you for posting the info.
Is it true that New Covenant is planning on opening another church near Brownwood?
Avista
05-18-2013, 07:29 PM
I should check out the new worship center at New Covenant Methodist while I am here in TV. When I rented in Summerhill last October from the lanai of the patio villa, I could see and hear the workers on the roof as the new center was being constructed. Avista, thank you for posting the info.
Is it true that New Covenant is planning on opening another church near Brownwood?
Yes, New Covenant has property and will be building on their South Campus in Brownwood. Both locations will be considered one church.
Schaumburger
05-18-2013, 10:48 PM
Avista, Thank you for the information. I was wondering when more denominations would start building south of 466A. New Covenant is wise in making this move (IMHO). I'm betting New Covenant will attract a lot of people south of 466A looking for a church. If I was moving to TV tomorrow, New Covenant would be on my "short list."
justjim
05-18-2013, 11:24 PM
The land (15 acres) was expensive but will be golf cart accessible. New covenant will be one church with a north and south campus. There is a sign on the property on 44A just one mile east of Brownwood.
alanmcdonald
08-13-2013, 07:50 PM
We visited New Covenant during our Lifestyle visit to the Villages back in June, shortly after the new worship center opened. Everyone welcomed us and treated us like family.
We closed on our home in Pinellas today, but will be part timers only for the next two years.
Once we make the final move we will be joining New Covenant.
We are currently members of a fairly large Methodist church in Georgia and like a large church, so even though we will be south of 466A we expect to attend the current location.
Avista
08-13-2013, 08:15 PM
Every Sunday new residents meet at Lake Bradenton Rec Center at 4pm. This New Covenant South Campus is named Lake Deaton. For more info call Pastor Jim Divine 750-4529, or jdivine@newcovenantumc-fl.org
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