I will pray for you.

Connection Point Church, Fruitland Park
 

Bible lead, non-denominational services. Contemporary rock Christian music. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Give it a try.

Could a conflict exist between being "intellectually aware" and looking for "spiritual direction"?

"Religion" is man made but a relationship with a higher being, to some known as God, can solve that internal conflict. Communion to worship and have fellowship (known as "church") with other like-minded people that share a common faith (where intelligent awareness and spiritual direction meet) is a vital part of spiritual existence in which "church" cannot be irrelevant.

Advice to OP, keep seeking and find the church in The Villages area that aligns with your beliefs and speaks to you.

Live Oaks Community Church (LOCC) behind Wal-Mart on 466. Good folks, pastoral staff who can relate to the congregation. Their strength is that they teach from the Bible, and emphasize "Christian" (some debate on what that means, I suppose) values in completely apolitical and non-finger-pointing sort of way. They treat visitors exactly the same as registered parishoners.

They also do a lot of outreach (packaging food for hungry children, helping the community members who cannot help themselves through a "honey-do" list as well as a program called "The Church Has Left The Building") where they have direct contact with people (as I understand it, not necessarily members of LOCC) and help them in various ways.

Bottom line: they're not Bible-pounders, and do not try to shove religion down your throat. To me they seem to live by the rule "let your life preach".

This
 

This attitude is why society is on a rapid downward spiral….

Tradition
 

If you are looking for a church that has not waivered from its beginnings, come to Sts. Joachim and Anna Orthodox Church.
https://thevillagesorthodoxchurch.org/

Indeed. Anti-religion (along of course with anti-wealth) has been the prevailing attitude of most self-appointed "intellectuals" probably since the concept of "God" has existed.

Church Home
 

Please visit Hope Lutheran Church. We find they are very bible based and the pastors always have outstanding sermons.

St. George Episcopal Church
 

My husband and I are members of St. George Episcopal Church and love Fr. Jim and our service. Sounds like this is the church for you. Come see. Our services are Saturday @ 5:00,
Sunday @ 8:00 and 10:00.

First Baptist Wildwood
 

Try First Baptist Wildwood.

Village Park campus of First Baptist Church of Leesburg
 

8:30 service is traditional. Pastor Lee is currently in book of Acts. He goes verse by verse.

Check out Lake Deaton United Methodist Church on 44A. It is close to the south of 44 villages and the 10:30 service is traditional. It is a new church and growing.

When it comes to patriotic you can't do better than Freedom Fellowship in Wildwood. I've been watching their services online and it's all about God and country and they are not silent about their conservative political views.
fftv

It’s not what we want to hear. We need to hear what God has to say The Bible is very conservative Souls Harbor Bellview

First Baptist of Wildwood
 

Great Church that's been there for a long time and has always been great, and never waivered from the teaching from the Bible. Lots of great people and a Wonderful Pastor.