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jjombrello 04-04-2021 11:38 AM

I would like to invite you to visit Hope Lutheran, a very welcoming congregation with three worship sites. Good music program, as well.

As an alternate, you may want to check out Fairway Christian, which is a non-denominational church, next door to Hope Lutheran.

LiverpoolWalrus 04-04-2021 11:50 AM

Hey Irishgirl, if you're still here...do you mean nondenominational Christian or do you mean nondenominational more broadly?

I believe many of the preceding posts are recommending nondenominational Christian, but if you're looking for a place that gathers people from all faiths or welcomes people who are "spiritual" and follow no one organized religion or movement, those would be Unity, Unitarian Universalist, Divine Science and Centers for Spiritual Living, that I know of. There may be others.

tlampela@comcast.net 04-04-2021 12:06 PM

Try several to see what fits for you. Live Oaks, Village View or Connection Point Church.

chrisinva 04-04-2021 12:11 PM

Really really non-denominational church
 
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Originally Posted by IRISHGIRL3US (Post 1925576)
Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?

If you want a church that’s REALLY nondenominational - Unitarian Universalist (UU) is your best bet. Community-oriented, progressive, AND spiritually focused,

The closet to TV is TRIUU at 7280 SE 135th St, Summerfield, FL 34491. Their website Tri-County Unitarian Universalists | Summerfield FL

Although check here if you are more southerly in TV. Find a Unitarian Universalist Congregation | UUA.org

Best wishes!

Pairadocs 04-04-2021 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1925830)
Maybe she hasn't been there. I find it lovely. It isn't a denomination. It is good old fashioned Roman Catholic and I am proud to be one. So are many family members and many friends.

I was teasing her a little, get it??? St. Timothy???? Her name is IRISH GIRL??? I am allowed to invite and welcome people to my nice church. I am a person too.

Et cum spiritu tuo, Blueash.

Here is a little bit about the original St. Timothy. (St. just means "holy" or "blessed" or even just "loved".)

St. Timothy was a timid, affectionate young man, and a faithful follower of St. Paul. He is part of the early Church. We celebrate January 26 as his feast day.

Timothy was the son of a Greek father and a Jewish mother. His convert mother raised him as a Christian. Born in Lystra, in present day Turkey, he probably embraced the Christian faith during St. Paul’s first visit to Lystra. On a return trip in the year 50 A.D., Paul found Timothy so esteemed by the local Christians that he asked Timothy to join him in spreading the Gospel on his missionary journeys. He was consecrated a priest and eventually became the first Bishop of Ephesus, a thriving city of the Roman Empire. St. John Damascene, in 675 A.D. wrote that Sts. Timothy and John, the beloved disciple, were witnesses to Mary’s Assumption.

Timothy died a martyr in the year 97A.D. Because of his frail health he is the patron of those with stomach disorders. St. Paul writes, “Stop drinking water only; take a little wine for the good of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.” (I Timothy 5:23). St. Timothy is the co-writer of Thessalonians, 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon.

I am NOT being sarcastic, just genuinely curious as to when (or who, or how) was Roman Catholicism (note capital "C" as opposed to universal) declared NOT to be a denomination ??? What prompted that to be declared, if you know ?

mail@kliewerhome.com 04-04-2021 01:25 PM

Church
 
Good News Church is a non-denominational, inter-generational church with a contemporary feel. It is about an 8 minute drive east of Brownwood just off of hwy 44, on Executive Drive.

nuts4bridge@gmail.com 04-04-2021 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IRISHGIRL3US (Post 1925576)
Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?

How about the Unitarian Universalist Church in Summerfield?

drrichard 04-04-2021 02:52 PM

Non-Denominational Church
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by IRISHGIRL3US (Post 1925576)
Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?

Hope Community Church on Route 301, just north of Wildwood. Hopeinwildwood.com.

D.Bolen 04-04-2021 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 1926243)
I am NOT being sarcastic, just genuinely curious as to when (or who, or how) was Roman Catholicism (note capital "C" as opposed to universal) declared NOT to be a denomination ??? What prompted that to be declared, if you know ?

I am not Catholic, but my family members who are Catholic would see no need for anyone to declare the Catholic church to NOT be a denomination for this reason:

In the Christian Greek Scriptures ("New" Testament), Acts Chapter 15 identifies Jerusalem as the "headquarters" (as it were) where Jesus' Apostles and other mature Christians would be contacted for decision-making affecting all the congregations (in this case, the circumcision issue). Years later, after the Apostles had all perished, various circumstances led to Constantine's attempt to establish Christianity in Rome as a uniting force (with various councils meeting to agree upon what would become official doctrines and creeds of the church that would be referred to as "Catholic" (which translates to "respect of the whole" or "universal")).
Because between the time period of the former and the latter, there is no record of a large and dominant Christian organization, the Church as it was set up in Rome is viewed by the Catholics in my family to be directly descended from the original practice of Christianity as recorded in the four Gospel accounts and further organized into congregations throughout the region after Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection as shown in the various New Testament epistles. They therefore view it as the original Church, which would make it NOT a denomination, so there would be no need to have that declared by anyone. Only those who do not believe it to be the original Church would refer to it as a "denomination."
While I personally believe that substantive changes took place between what was established in Jerusalem and what was established in Rome, I admire Gracie Girl for sharing and defending her faith (shown to be a Christian practice throughout the New Testament) while avoiding participation in dialogue that could turn argumentative and subject this thread to a quick dele.

Roron123 04-04-2021 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by IRISHGIRL3US (Post 1925576)
Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?

YES! The Garden Worship Centre in Belleview! The Pastor is wonderful and fun to listen to and is a performer in singing!

DonnaPoulin 04-04-2021 05:38 PM

Grace tabernacle has been my home church since I've lived here. I am very happy there. Come visit us, two services 8:30 and 10:00.

almyers 04-04-2021 05:41 PM

Non Denominational Church
 
[QUOTE=IRISHGIRL3US;1925576]Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?[/QUOTE
I would recommend New Life Christian Church CR 462. Try it on Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30, and make your own decision.

Charm1 04-04-2021 07:34 PM

I attend Village View Community Church. It is non-denominational. I thoroughly enjoy it. The preaching is wonderful. I am a member of the praise and worship team, which is contemporary. There are services on Saturday at 5:00 and Sunday at either 8:00 (that one is a more classical service), and at 9:30 and 11:15. It is located at 8585 SE 147th Place in Summerfield (just outside of the Villages). You can get more info on the website at villageviewchurch.com This is truly a non-denominational church, and I think you would feel very welcome here. Hope you will come visit!

refuge 04-05-2021 06:14 AM

northsidechristian may be a good fit. The Bible is the authority, here.

Cpiro 04-05-2021 07:07 AM

Non denominational church
 
We attend Life Church in Fruitland Park. It is an Assembly of God and is based on Biblical truths. We were new there 6 years ago when we first came to The Villages and were welcomed warmly and have developed lasting, supportive friendships. The worship is uplifting and messages inspiring and challenge us.
We also tried The Fathers House in Leesburg, liked it but knew our home was at Life Church.

graciegirl 04-05-2021 08:24 AM

I am a Catholic but I have joyfully attended services in many denominations over the years including Jewish. I found God in all of them, and in the faces of the people who attended.

Every time I read that someone is looking for a church, I suggest mine. Mine sometimes has wonderful musical events, but maybe not during Mass. (service). Mine sometimes has fun food gatherings and has social clubs but mostly Catholics do not socialize quite as much as many other Christian denominations. It is just a habit. You will find those folks to be just as warm and/or ornery and good and bad as any other bunch of folks in any other church building. I love my church, and there is nothing wrong with any of your wonderful churches.

PennBF 04-05-2021 09:35 AM

A Thought
 
I grew up in a Methodist Parsonage as our father was a Methodist Preacher for nearly 60 years. It started out in the poor Coal towns of Western Pennsylvania and ended up at one of the largest Methodist Churches in North Carolina. We were taught that every person should chose their churches as they grew up and not just because they were born into that religion. In one city we lived in my father would, once a year trade pulpits with the local black church and also include the exchanging of Choirs. That way we could also learn and appreciate and understand other congregations. We learned to accept all people into our lives whether and regardless of their ethnic background or color, etc. I would submit what church you attend is of less importance than your personal commitment to the many great teaching of the many different religions. Sometimes I think it is best to just pull into the first church you run into, park and attend their service. Its a way of removing bias and extending knowledge.:ho:

rrb48310 04-05-2021 11:12 AM

Been looking
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mail@kliewerhome.com (Post 1926255)
Good News Church is a non-denominational, inter-generational church with a contemporary feel. It is about an 8 minute drive east of Brownwood just off of hwy 44, on Executive Drive.

We’ve been looking for a new church home too. Like contemporary music, haven’t found one yet, with COVID-19 we’ve been watching our church in Troy Michigan (link below of Easter service). Would like to fine something close, Village View close but wife not 100% yet.

Easter 2021 | Troy - YouTube

Velvet 04-05-2021 11:46 AM

I am interested in what the purpose of a non denominational church is? I have never been in one. Is it vague Christian ideas, or broad across the world spiritual thinking? Or investigation of various theories? If it’s just to be with people, I prefer the neighborhood pool myself.

Dennisnelson 04-05-2021 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRISHGIRL3US (Post 1925576)
Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?

My wife and I have been attending New Life Christian Church and have found it to be "right on" Biblically since starting to attend about 4 weeks ago. They have BOTH an excellent women and men's ministries, along with Adult Sunday School (between the 1st and 2nd service). People have been extremely welcoming and you definitely feel the Holy Spirit's presence when entering the building and listening to Matt's message and insight. Would encourage you to "check it out" next Sunday morning at 8:30.

LiverpoolWalrus 04-05-2021 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1926541)
I am interested in what the purpose of a non denominational church is? I have never been in one. Is it vague Christian ideas, or broad across the world spiritual thinking? Or investigation of various theories? If it’s just to be with people, I prefer the neighborhood pool myself.

Here is an excellent description of the non-denominational spiritual philosophy I follow. Not sure if the OP was looking for this or non-denominational "Christian," which, by definition, would be less broad-based. If the former, as I mentioned earlier, Unity in Fruitland Park follows this discipline.

New Thought - Wikipedia

Velvet 04-05-2021 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiverpoolWalrus (Post 1926661)
Here is an excellent description of the non-denominational spiritual philosophy I follow. Not sure if the OP was looking for this or non-denominational "Christian," which, by definition, would be less broad-based. If the former, as I mentioned earlier, Unity in Fruitland Park follows this discipline.

New Thought - Wikipedia

Thank you.

gail swanson 04-06-2021 09:42 AM

Friendly active Church We have PB groups 2 days a week! Come check it out!

Pairadocs 04-06-2021 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Bolen (Post 1926312)
I am not Catholic, but my family members who are Catholic would see no need for anyone to declare the Catholic church to NOT be a denomination for this reason:

In the Christian Greek Scriptures ("New" Testament), Acts Chapter 15 identifies Jerusalem as the "headquarters" (as it were) where Jesus' Apostles and other mature Christians would be contacted for decision-making affecting all the congregations (in this case, the circumcision issue). Years later, after the Apostles had all perished, various circumstances led to Constantine's attempt to establish Christianity in Rome as a uniting force (with various councils meeting to agree upon what would become official doctrines and creeds of the church that would be referred to as "Catholic" (which translates to "respect of the whole" or "universal")).
Because between the time period of the former and the latter, there is no record of a large and dominant Christian organization, the Church as it was set up in Rome is viewed by the Catholics in my family to be directly descended from the original practice of Christianity as recorded in the four Gospel accounts and further organized into congregations throughout the region after Jesus' sacrificial death and resurrection as shown in the various New Testament epistles. They therefore view it as the original Church, which would make it NOT a denomination, so there would be no need to have that declared by anyone. Only those who do not believe it to be the original Church would refer to it as a "denomination."
While I personally believe that substantive changes took place between what was established in Jerusalem and what was established in Rome, I admire Gracie Girl for sharing and defending her faith (shown to be a Christian practice throughout the New Testament) while avoiding participation in dialogue that could turn argumentative and subject this thread to a quick dele.


Thank you ! Nice to have some dialogue of value on here, not just senseless arguments and one "upsmanship" remarks. I tend to also believe your reference about the substantive changes probably having taken place from the Jerusalem roots and Rome since the Roman Empire's domination of the known "western" world really sealed the intersection of religion and politics ! Thanks again.:)

PennBF 04-07-2021 09:24 AM

Another Option Denominational
 
There is a religion which is "Interfaith". It is truly a non-denominational faith option. It is quite unique as that it does not have a "central denominational authority", e.g Catholics, Methodist's, Baptist's, etc. The church is totally autonomous and stand alone. At one of their services you may see people who are in every religion or none, including a Minister or Priest etc. I am not sure if there are any in or near The Villages? I was invited to one of their services in New York City and it was truly inspirational. As an example a person who believes in a "higher power" but does not relate to an Organized Church may attend their service. Just another option to non denominational.:ho:

Barborv 04-08-2021 03:13 PM

Years ago when my children were young, we had friends that also one was Jewish and the other Catholic. It was a unitarian church and recognized ALL religions. We went for a bit, but it wasnt for us. But, thats what Irishgirl might be looking for.


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