Category: philosophy/religion topics
Hi everyone. I used to attend church; but because of several reasons, I no longer feel comfortable attending. I would like to know, are there any sites for church online? I know that in a perfect world, people should all be treated as the same. However, it doesn't seem to work that way. In church, I felt lost of different things. Mostly, that I didn't belong. Anyway, please don't judge me negatively; because my thoughts on this are my own thoughts and feelings. I just wanted to post and see if I could get some honest, and sincere advice.
God's blessings;
Patti
Patti,
I don't know if there are churches online or not, but fellowship with other believers in person is very importatn. I'm not saying you should go back to your old hcurch, but perhaps try and find another, more accepting one.
You can fine some thing like that on paltalk. They have christion rooms and stuf.
First, I agree with post two. Second though, I have to admit that I've seen my share of Christian-acting people not in a church, and many non-christian acting people in the pews. I'd first keep trying in your area to find a church where you're comfortable. It takes some shopping, but it is worth the effort. Second, try doing a google search for on-line churches. You can find anything else on-line, so why should this be any different?
Good luck,
Lou
You have heard the main point I would make to you. While you should continue to look for a confortable local church, I would suggest you check out some of the sites such as crosswalk and see if they have any suggestions for you. I have seen some church sites but can't remember what they are.
Also, if you are blind, I would suggest you see if there is a local blind Bible study group in your area. Fellowship is very important.
If you would like to talk and need some support, please e-mail me. You can get in touch with me through my profile. I'll be happy to talk to you and help you get through some of your issues. Donna (djmom)
When I was getting ready for work the other day, I heard a bit on the news about a site called godtube.com. I think it is the Christian equivalent of youtube.com. It might be worth checking out. When I saw your post, it reminded me of it.
Lou
Thanks everyone for your helpful suggestions. I will keep them in mind. I appreciate all of the advice.
Patti
What is Paltik? Just wondering, I have heard of Paltik messenger but have never used it, seeing as my sighted twin sister downloaded it without permission. Just wondering what it is, and thanks for the topic. Maybe I might look into that, lol. Macy
Its a PC chat thing, with over 4000 rooms, and over 60000 people that go on it. They have music rooms, and chat rooms, and menny more different types of rooms. It is a really cool PC chat.
Patty, I doN't know what your reasons are but maybe you should try another church? Maybe it's ust not God's will for you to be in that church and he wants you to find another one. I can't tell you about any churches online, I can only tell you about a guy called Keith More who has some sermons online and some worship songs. If you're interested go to
www.morelifenow.org
May God bless you.
Ines
hi patty i'll share with you and the others the sight that helps me! http://www.newswatchmagazine.org hit enter on the listen on line link between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. saturdays! hope this helps!
Patty, I totally forgot to ask you what church you are interested in at all. Catholic or lutheran or something more ... (sorry if that sounds prejudiced) modern like pentecostal or baptist? Because I can only hlep you about baptis and pentecostal.
hello everyone,I do know in fact that there are online ministries for the blind and done by blind.
Just ask around and hopefully the right person
will lead you to one, I don't know if I am allowed to mention the ones I belong to as as I don't know all the people on the zone and you can not tell who is reading this.
wish I could help you directly.
I think there are online churches where you can choose to listen to the vicar or not and whatever you want todo, but I don't reall agree with that online churches idea. You could try going to a different church of the same religion if there is one near where you live.
Check out www.god2.com
I agree with Harmony, but I already said this once: You need o ther believers, not only online but people near you. So you need a real church. Online is fine for the input but for encouraging one another as the bible says, you absolutely need people you can pray with and who can encourage you, maybe even habe a prophetic word (in case you believe in that), and so on.
If you are Christian, I recommend you try a new church that supports the idea of "home groups." Some call them cell groups or small groups, but they are basically groups of people from a particular church that meet at a particular family member in their group's home. Each group decides what they will study; either the questions that relate to the pastor's sermon, or a particular Bible study book. Some groups have potlucks every month, some have a potluck every week, and some just share dessert or snacks. I belong to a home group of about 6 couples with small children. We go to the leaders house once a week and we are starting the curriculum for the book Mere Christianity. These groups allow you to fit in at your own pace with a select few people that attend your church. You need to give it a month or two before you can officially drop it, that's how long it took me to feel comfortable in my church home group. Soon, you will start to feel like you have a family. However, you need to participate in the group's lessons and studies as much as possible; downloading or ordring the book (if it's available), answering questions, sharing your opinions and ideas, and trying to social with some members of the group that you think would be good friends for you. I attend a small group that is primarily couples with babies or small children, (I chose this group because I have a 7-month-old son who can interact with the children as he gets older). They provide child-care in a separate room for the kids, and each week a different couple brings snacks. I also agree that you should find a different church if that one doesn't suit your spiritual needs. Find one that has music you enjoy, a vibrant network of people you can count on, and where the sermons are based on everyday issues and biblical teaching. As a person with a visual impairment, you will always be different in sighted peoples' eyes, you will always have to work a lot harder to fit in than the average sighted person and you will never fit in by giving up going to church completely.
Hi, I'm Lutheran, and once a month we host a dinner for blind people. The ministry is called Light of the World Lutheran Blind Outreach. I'm not sure if there is a website but I'll talk to my friend who is a higher-up in the organization. Perhaps there is a local Bible study group in your area. Also, you might also try googling your particular denomination. Lots of websites let you watch live streaming events or may have an archive of videos. Please email me with any questions/concerns.
i truly believe that you should go to a church where your spirit is comfortable and being fed. If you or your spirit is uncomfortable, then i'd advise you to check around. While online churches are good, their's nothing like that warm friendly presence that you feel when you're around and connected with other believers.
If you are Cathlic or interested
www.ewtn.com
airs daily mass a few times throughout the day.
www.airjesus.com is a good sight. also www.mountainwings.com. i can't stress enough that gathering with believers in person is vital. churches online have their temporary place, e.g. if you have a new baby or a very sick relative.
Two this#so, actually: First, if one goes to an online church where interaction is possible, does that fulfill the fellowship part? I work via telecommute fora -pany and use Skype and email both to interact and conference. Obviously, face-to-face would be better for fellowship and other things, but I'm no less an employee just because I'm remote. Now I realize church is different which does bring me to my second point: Your being blind may not be the main thing that makes you differ. People's perceptions of it certainly can be, but here's what I meanot: Even several years now after conversion, I really don't fit the cultural norm forthe average American conservative Christian. However, since the particular church we go to has a vibrant youth program our daughter goes to, and a school where my wife is getting continuing ed for ministry, we go there. But I don't go there not knowing they say a lot of stuff I'm not on the same page with. The basic tenants are the same which is, I guess, what matters most. But I've found solace in reading Francis Collins -- the geneticist and believer -- and recently started reading C. S. Lewis. So you have to look around and help you find things that help you relate. But personally, and maybe this is just because I'm more oriented to the physical world, I don't know -- but you've got to find a way to help out somehow, what some call "using your gifts" sorry if that sounds too atherial, I know it did me. I say this because one place we went, where in fact I first converted, there was plenty of opportunity forthe -mon people !help out in the local -munity. Anyway, ihopefully this is helpful still thought-stimulating and not just more confusing ...