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Attending Church For the First Time By Myself

For a long time, I've wanted to go to church. I prayed to God asking for help in this very difficult time in my life and finding a church popped into my head again maybe because my sister brought it up this morning. I'm baptized catholic but want to find a church with a community of younger people my age and more passion so I've been drawn to different types of churches. I would like to attend a few church services until I find a place I may like. I'm very nervous and I cry often when hearing about god or Jesus. I also work a lot in hospice so I just feel everything feels a little deeper to the surface sometimes. I just afraid to look weird, or dress odd since i'm alterative looking in style (gothic), yes of course i'm not going decked out and will try my best to dress reasonable. any advice on having the confidence to go would be most appreciated. thank you
Noreaster · F
We're all different on the outside whether in church or not. You're not alone. Take your time finding the right situation that works for you. You'll be glad in the long run.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Well last week I served communion in my kilt. The pastor was in a golf shirt without a jacket or tie. The worship team members were wearing sneakers. No one was wearing a tie. 6 of the ladies were wearing some sort of head covering but none of them were dressed formally. Church isn't a retirement home for believers it is a hospital for sinners. Relax. Go and listen. If one doesn't suit you find another.
Carazaa · F
@hippyjoe1955
Church isn't a retirement home for believers it is a hospital for sinners.
I like that, so true!
Literally- come dressed as you are.

Go to a church that takes the Bible seriously and emphasises that Christ shed his blood on the cross for our sins, that all who accept his sacrifice will enter into heaven.

Just to confirm- Jesus is God (God the Son).

goodlil666 · 51-55, M
Don't worry about the way you look. Dress the way you are accustomed to within reason of course. And if they as re a true faith based church they won't care how you are dressed and will openly welcome you into their flock.
You may want to tone down your apparel a bit, at least until they get to know you a little better. First impressions are lasting.
Here's the easy one:

I just afraid to look weird, or dress odd since i'm alterative looking in style (gothic), any advice on having the confidence to go would be most appreciated.

...uh, then don't go to church goth.

But if you want to connect, you should go goth, if that's "you"...
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eyeno · M
As being a person led by God (you), ask Him to help you make your choices. It'll always be the right ones for you.

Umile · 41-45, F
If it's a good church they'll welcome you.

No worries.

Just be chill with it and be social.
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