Is there anyone here who has changed denominations, whether it be a small change or a bigger one? I grew up in the Presbyterian Church, never have belonged anywhere else (I'm 24 now). I recently moved and have been looking for a new church. I live in a small suburb of a large city. There are many options in the city, but I'd like to go to a church that is close by. There's a Methodist church that is easy to get to and a nice size - I checked it out online to get more information, though there wasn't much available. I'd like to stay with the Presbyterian Church, but the only one in town is very small and in a somewhat remote location.
I've heard that Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches are pretty similar in their beliefs. I'm interested in a moderate Protestant church - I wouldn't mind a change (I consider myself to be liberal), but I don't want to get into something that I'm really unfamiliar with. I was just wondering if anyone has switched over, esp. to a Methodist church - how easy was the transition? I'm thinking about checking out the church tomorrow. I wish I had someone up here to go with. I'll feel awkward going by myself. Also, I probably won't stay in this area after college, and am not sure if it would be best to keep my membership at my old church, if I do find a new church that I like. A lot to think about...
I've heard that Methodist, Lutheran, and Presbyterian churches are pretty similar in their beliefs. I'm interested in a moderate Protestant church - I wouldn't mind a change (I consider myself to be liberal), but I don't want to get into something that I'm really unfamiliar with. I was just wondering if anyone has switched over, esp. to a Methodist church - how easy was the transition? I'm thinking about checking out the church tomorrow. I wish I had someone up here to go with. I'll feel awkward going by myself. Also, I probably won't stay in this area after college, and am not sure if it would be best to keep my membership at my old church, if I do find a new church that I like. A lot to think about...