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xmas74

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6. UCC, Episcopalian-always good places to start.
Sun Jun 10, 2012, 06:46 PM
Jun 2012

Most Methodists churches will also help, and without expecting you "ask God". (This isn't 100%-some try to do their own thing and not what is expected of them. For the most progressive of the UMC look into the Reconciling Ministries-a Google search will lead you there.)

Truthfully, most won't ask you to "look towards God" or anything like it-even some of the more conservative churches. Of course, that's never 100%-some of the more right wing will try to force it. Most will speak with you, many will probably want to pray with you but not necessarily in an offensive way, nor in a way that is meant to offend.

Some areas have a ministerial alliance instead of direct services from one church. Ministerial alliances work together, placing all of their funds in one large pot, hoping that the combination will do the most good. In cases like that it's best to just walk in to any open church and ask for help-either they'll help or direct you to where help can be found. In some cases, they will provide the transport for you to get to the correct location.

If all you really need is a shoulder most churches can help and will be able to listen or direct you to where you need to go. Few will really even think of turning someone away if they need help.

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UCC, Episcopalian-always good places to start. xmas74 Jun 2012 #6
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