Church

Hello I was raised in an atheist household and all my family is atheist. However I recently found myself going through a really tough time in which I just needed something to put a positive trust into. I found myself just think “God is good” and “trust God” I’ve always been slightly agnostic however I think now I’m wanting to practice a better relationship with God as someone I can always turn to and put my trust into. My problem is I am a single mother and had my child out of wedlock. Would this be a major problem in joining a church?

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A church should not ever judge someone by their past, ie having a. Child before going to church. I’m sorry if you have had that experience in the past and I hope you find a church who will welcome you with open arms x

No this would never be a problem in joining a church, you should be made feel welcome and I hope you find one that suits you, feel free to message me if you’d like help finding one x

Not at all!!! A Christ centred church should never judged or make you feel unwelcome for being a single mum. Your child is a blessing and God loves you and your baby. He is already calling out to you to turn to Him because he loves you and is always there for you. I hope you find a great church that will help you in this journey or knowing God!

They shouldn’t judge you but I would be upfront and ask them what their expectations are as I know it’s common to donate a % of your earnings to the church. I have heard it can be as high as 10%. I don’t want it to put you off but don’t want you having a panic if they mention it to you once you join.

Where are you based? All types of church’s have different levels of strictness in their beliefs but none would reject you for having a child. Even Christian families have their own issues and can breakdown. Not sure where Lesley’s comment comes on donating a % any I have ever been to you can donate to a collection box to help the running of the church etc but no one is forced or expected to contribute financially

@Glynis it depends on the church. I don’t attend church but know someone who was volunteering to help and then mentioned they would join and the minister mentioned the expectation to them.

I’ve been to 3 different church’s throughout my life regularly and none of the 3 set an expectation of what should be donated and our current Baptist church never puts a financial burden on its members as people have their own struggles.

@Lesley I'm with @Glynis on this I've been a methodist all my life and have also been to other church's through the years and I have never been asked to contribute a % of my earnings ever. It's usually just the collection plate, so I'm not sure where you're getting your information from