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Originally Posted by IRISHGIRL3US (Post 1925576)

Does anyone recommend a non-denominational church?

Live Oaks Community Church website Live Oaks Community Church | Live Oaks Community Church
We have been going to this church for 3 months and it is a very friendly church and preaches from the bible.

Definition of denominational "a religious organization whose congregations are united in their adherence to its beliefs and practices" ] To assert the Catholic Church is "non denominational" is truly a misleading statement.I will not add anything further since it would probably be redundant to other comments to come?:ohdear:

I moved here in September and started going to The Father’s House in late October. I love it there! I walked in and my heart just opened up. I was at the 9AM service today as well. Hope you found it as wonderful as I did

I moved here in September and started going to The Father’s House in Leesburg in late October. I love it there! I walked in and my heart just opened up. Great worship, wonderful messages and welcoming people. Hope to see you there!

I believe Fairwinds Church on CR466 just east of Morse Road is a Non-Denominational Church.

Soul Harbor in Bellevue off 301 N. it’s worth the drive they have a good web page and Facebook so you can check them out
They preach the truth not what makes you feel good or what you want to hear the truth as the word of God

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Originally Posted by Flanman (Post 1926028)

Church of the Springs in Lady Lake

I am going to try this one next week. How do the 3 locations differ? Different Pastors, message? Younger crowd vs. older?

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Originally Posted by Rcolby7 (Post 1926106)

I take nondenominational to be not belonging to any organized religion but still believing in a higher force. Jews, Christians, Muslims even aethists can belong. Based on peace and good will to all mankind. One in Los Angeles was called Agape but different now.

Yes, and Unitarian Universalist in Summerfield fits that bill. Unity in Fruitland Park also works, except for the atheist part, but Unity would still not turn anyone away.

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Originally Posted by merrymini (Post 1926081)

If someone asks about a nondenominational church, I can only assume people who suggest a denominational church are too busy listening to themselves first and foremost.

One of the best posts ever!!! :ho:

I find this to be pretty common everywhere in social mania.

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Originally Posted by PennBF (Post 1926150)

...or that preceded this one! :)

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.

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.

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

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!

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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 ?