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Originally Posted by Baron Opal
I know many, many Catholics who became disillusioned with the Catholic church, for whatever reason, and ended up attending Episcopalian services. They are close enough to be comfortably familiar and yet don't have the weight of dogma and control that the Catholic church seems to need.
I am an Episcopalian by osmosis. I had a fairly agnostic upbringing and married a disillusioned Catholic that found a home in the Episcopalian church.
Also, let me join the chorus in saying that your relationship with God is personal. Being with a church is a source for community (hopefully), and sometimes help and resources (potentially) but ultimately the church is just a facilitator to introduce you to God.
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I'll second the Episcopalian church recommendation. Baron's description is very accurate. I'm a Lutheran turned Episcopalian. Honestly, I've never been to a more welcoming church.
Additionally, I'll echo what everyone else has already pointed out. You don't need church as a go-between. You can worship God any time, anywhere, any place, and feed your soul. But I understand that it's nice to go somewhere where other people of like mind exist, and where there is a ritual to follow that comforts you.