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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
 
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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

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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
 
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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

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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.


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