I want to go church?

Question

I've wanted to go to church but my parents don't really. I can't ever see them in a church.
They used to go, when they were kids but their parents forced them to go. They didn't like it.
My dad was Anglican and my mom was Catholic. I guess hey still are...
I want to join their choir too.

What do I do?

Answer 1

Make sure you have your parents' permission to go to church, and then call one near you and ask them for a ride. I was involved in the church youth group all through high school, and I seriously would not have survived without it. I made true friends, the kind that last a lifetime, I learned a lot about God and the Bible, and I had a blast. We went to concerts out of state, we went camping, we had parties, all kinds of great stuff I couldn't have done otherwise. My parents never went to church, but they encouraged me to go and were supportive. They gave me rides when they could, but the people at the church took me anywhere I needed to go. You won't regret getting involved in a church.

Answer 2

Find a friend from school who goes to church (you may be more comfortable in a Roman Catholic or Anglican church), and go with her. Or just go alone. There are Roman Catholic churches just about everywhere, and the people there are generally very friendly (I went to a few when I was deciding on a denomination). I've been going to a Lutheran church where nobody knows me lately. It's not so bad.



Peace,

Drew

Answer 3

First get your parents approval. Then ask them if they have a preferance as to which one u should go to. Don't just settle for the first one you visit. Try out many churches to see which one "fits". Does your school have a choir? Also, online there is a site u can go to and sing. Anyone there will help get u set up so that you can. As for churches, there are many MANY different beliefs within the Christian churches. Also, don't choose a church that tries to put God in a box. There is a song that expresses that thought so well. If you can, look it up. It is called: Stones and Sea by Eden's Bridge. Go to: http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Worship-Various-Artists/dp/B000006003/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1207426722&sr=1-12

scroll down to the 3rd song to listen to the sample. It is beautiful but, you only get the first few words. I know there must be a site where u can get the lyrics. Anyway. Good luck my friend.

Answer 4

Approach it from the choir standpoint, perhaps?



Tell your parents that you really want to sing in the church choir -- they probably wouldn't object to that, even if they have to drive you.



If you are singing in the choir, then you will also get to go to church whenever they sing.



And because you, your parents' pride and joy are singing, your parents will come just to hear you.



After a while, you'll all be going to church together as a family.



I've seen this happen more than a dozen times over the years that I have been a church music director!

Answer 5

Do you have friends in school that you can go to church with. Is there a church that you can walk to. Also some churches have buses that pick young people up and drop them off. I will be praying for you that Jesus will lead you to the right church, so you have have some friends and fun. Church is fun when you are in the right one. You are doing so good, I am glad to hear that.

Answer 6

take a walk and look at the services first, have a look at the place, see if you can find somewhere that you feel comfortable with. You will meet others that are like minded, if not there move onto the next one. I have always gone to church on my own, my entire family are afeists!!



Blessed are those that seek!

((:))

Answer 7

I guess it depends on how old you are. If you can drive yet, then go to Church whenever you want. If you do not drive yet, I am sure you know someone who goes to Church, just ask them if you can go with them. Ask your parents to take you and drop you off. Just because your parents don't want to go to Church does not mean you cannot.

Answer 8

Go ahead and go.



But find one that isn't intolerant (very many are) and find one that isn't bigoted toward other religions (very many are) and then enjoy yourself.



You are expressing one of the main reason people go to church: for the social aspect.



But sometimes they pick the wrong church and as a result end up spewing hate and bigotry because of what was supposed to be a loving environment.



I hope you get to sing in the choir...

Answer 9

Contact the church in your area and ask them about it. Maybe they have a transportation service.



Is there a church within walking distance? Do you know anyone from school who usually attends church that you can carpool with?



Just some ideas.

Answer 10

You should go to church if you really want to and get involved in it if you like it. Do not let anyone discourage from this either. I wish for you the best and hope you decide to start going.

Answer 11

Dear Courtney-



You can ask your parents to drive you to church. Or ask a friend from school if you can go with them. The important thing to look out for is a church that is Bible Based. (Catholic is not)



Read and study the Bible, pray for guidance as to what church to go to. Look for one that emphasizes the Word of God.

Let us know how you are doing. Email if you have questions.

-Redeemed

Answer 12

if its something your interested in than i say do it but make sure its something you want to do not something you want to do just because a bunch of your friends are going...find a church that fits you...just because your parents decided it wasn't for them doesn't mean your decision should be the same as theirs just because they say so....i went to church when i was younger when my parents didn't go because they said 'i needed to' (mostly due to them thinking i was completely possessed)....as i got older i made my own decisions ones that were right for me and no one else...i don't believe you have to go to a church to follow your religion of choice...god whoever you consider that to be...will be there no matter where you choose to do your worshiping

Answer 13

You can go to church. You don't have to have you parents to go. Maybe if you go and tell them about your experiences it will be an inspiration for them to start going back as well.

Answer 14

just ask your parents if you can go! or find a friend you can go with! some churches even have bus routes in your area to bring you on sunday. its great you want to do that! dont be discouraged!!! search around!

Answer 15

Talk to friends who are happy with their faiths and explore them. Go to different churches. Talk to pastors/priests.



Read books on different religions by people who practice those religions to see why they do so.

Answer 16

Go here!:



http://www.wayoflife.org/fbns/churchdir/churches.htm

Answer 17

Get their permission, then see if they will allow another family to pick you up and take you there on Sunday mornings.

Answer 18

I don't see why you shouldn't unless you are underage and your parents are forbidding you to go.

Answer 19

Join and follow what your heart saids for you to do. do what you love to do.

Answer 20

you don't have to go to church to worship but if you can go to church you should if you can't...worship in private

Answer 21

Go. You will be glad you did.

Answer 22

Why?

Answer 23

don't go...