I would like to invite you, Ryan B, to come back to FCC and join us for another go! I wish I knew what made you feel this way. My husband and I have been members for only 3 years, but have found the warmth of the congregation and the fresh perspective of Pastor Barbara, a ready and welcoming change to traditional church! I personally think it's exciting to see a female minister encouraging her congregation to meet the community with solidarity and peace. (Especially during these times.) We sincerely welcome everyone, and don't just tolerate our differences, but embrace them! I hope you will come back and look at the family at FCC again. It's our diversity and passion for Jesus that make me proud to attend. Even if it's not every Sunday! (And I want to add, in case it matters, I had all together STOPPED attending any church for more than a decade. I worried I would never find a place of worship that didn't condemn people of other races, religions and sexual orientations. I struggled to find Christians who didn't see people for their sin, but saw them for their heart. I feel the people at First Christian are genuine and even though I was hesitant at first, they as a congregation and through their message, allowed me to drop my guard and worship with my belief system. I was never told who to hate, who to condemn, and where I fell in rank of sinners. I needed that from a church family and got it!) Take good care. Hopefully, we see you again!
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I would like to invite you, Ryan B, to come back to FCC and join us for another go! I wish I knew what made you feel this way. My husband and I have been members for only 3 years, but have found the warmth of the congregation and the fresh perspective of Pastor Barbara, a ready and welcoming change to traditional church! I personally think it's exciting to see a female minister encouraging her congregation to meet the community with solidarity and peace. (Especially during these times.) We sincerely welcome everyone, and don't just tolerate our differences, but embrace them! I hope you will come back and look at the family at FCC again. It's our diversity and passion for Jesus that make me proud to attend. Even if it's not every Sunday! (And I want to add, in case it matters, I had all together STOPPED attending any church for more than a decade. I worried I would never find a place of worship that didn't condemn people of other races, religions and sexual orientations. I struggled to find Christians who didn't see people for their sin, but saw them for their heart. I feel the people at First Christian are genuine and even though I was hesitant at first, they as a congregation and through their message, allowed me to drop my guard and worship with my belief system. I was never told who to hate, who to condemn, and where I fell in rank of sinners. I needed that from a church family and got it!) Take good care. Hopefully, we see you again!