As some may know, our family is moving to Tuscumbia after 29 yrs in GA so I can be part of a church family in Muscle Shoals. I have been in Muscle Shoals for a church conference and then for a couple of days to buy a house. Just wondering if anyone else would do this or has ever done this too. (Not speaking of having a job at a church but being a lay member)

Question:
Would you move to another state so you could be part of a church?

Choices:
Yes
No
Maybe
I have done this

 

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Tuscumbia after 29 yrs in GA so I can be part of a church family in Muscle Shoals.

One would think that one would receive a direct answer from one's deity if one asked.

My suggestion would be to kinda sorta maybe make a smallish humble attempt to DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR FAMILY instead of some strangers on the internet.

But, as usual, that might just be me.

It sounds "cult like" to me.

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Originally posted by Cookey:

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Tuscumbia after 29 yrs in GA so I can be part of a church family in Muscle Shoals.

One would think that one would receive a direct answer from one's deity if one asked.

My suggestion would be to kinda sorta maybe make a smallish humble attempt to DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR FAMILY instead of some strangers on the internet.

But, as usual, that might just be me.

Something tells me this individual is the "head" of HIS household and need not consult with them about such decisions. Probably headed for "Six Flags Over Jesus" - or what ever Jeff
Noblett's place is called these days.

"Grace Life Church" - I looked it up. Not a single woman on the entire website.

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Interesting replies. Actually I'm the one who mentioned the idea to my husband and he is totally in favor of the move even though he may or may not go to church.

Fascinating. I misjudged you - maybe.

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It sounds "cult like" to me.

What leads you to say that, meanasasnake?

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Originally posted by dlytle:

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It sounds "cult like" to me.

What leads you to say that, meanasasnake?

When you move hundreds of miles to a specific "church" there has to be a reason. What are you looking for? Who are you "following"? Are there not any nice, Christian churches in Georgia? Is it indeed the church I suspected it was?

No way I'd ever move for a church. That being said I think someone from Trinity needs to wait about 3-4 more years before criticizing the head of a church.

We all know what church you are referring to.
Does that tell you anything?

I hope and pray this person who is considering the move for the church will think twice before he does this.

please think twice.
Mamas baby Girl........i know all too well what you are suggesting here. You are correct.

The vestry and members and the Bishop of Alabama are the "head" of Trinity Parish and all Episcopal churches in the US. The members vote on the rector, he/she swears her/his allegiance to the bishop and signs a contract the vestry draws up in the name of the congregation.

NO Methodist or Episcopal congregation is under the control of anyone save ultimately the bishops, the conference/convention and the congregation. The priests and minister perform sacerdotal, teaching, and pastoral duties, not lead, that is the bishops' job.

If there are problems with the bishops, they have to answer to the Conference/Convention and the national House of Bishops. It is like a constitutional monarchy, not a " pure democracy" or an oligarchy as are found in some Protestant churches.

The Lutherans and Presbyterians have similar setups, the Presbyterians, of course, have presbyters and elders and not bishops as have the others mentioned.

p.s. I miss Father Tim.

What is this exciting new church?

Maybe I'll join, too!


DF

No, I wouldn't.

A church could change its personnel immediately for various reasons.

I would think your personal relationship with a spirit or holy ghost wouldn't be predicated on a geographic location.

Regards

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Originally posted by dlytle:
As some may know, our family is moving to Tuscumbia after 29 yrs in GA so I can be part of a church family in Muscle Shoals. I have been in Muscle Shoals for a church conference and then for a couple of days to buy a house. Just wondering if anyone else would do this or has ever done this too. (Not speaking of having a job at a church but being a lay member)

Welcome, dlytle! Thrilled to have you!!