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Why do I go to church?

2/23/2016

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This Sunday we started a new message series, Inside Out. It’s all about the story of our community--where we are and where we’re going. It’s about stopping everything to ask the “why” question--why do we exist as a Church?--and then starting over, and allowing God to transform us from the inside out. This is such an important conversation for our community to have. (If you couldn’t be with us last Sunday, we invite you to watch the message video.) Spend five minutes right now considering where you are with all of this, so you can be part of the conversation.

Why do you think our parish exists? What would you say is the purpose of our church? Take just a couple of minutes right now, and answer that question honestly and thoughtfully for yourself. Maybe even write it down. We have to know our “why” as a church, but the “why” question doesn’t end there. We also have to ask ourselves the “why” question: “Why do I go to church?” Try to answer that question honestly for yourself. Maybe write down your response. Then invite God into that conversation in prayer. Ask God for the wisdom and courage to grow as a disciple.

We’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below to share your thoughts about these two questions.  

5 Comments
Jean Dorney
2/24/2016 11:24:55 am

A beautiful homily by Fr Thom as always & as I am 85 yrs young I can just be thankful that I was born in a time when Religion (any) was an important segment of one's life. Unfortunately, NOT in today's world. We can only hope it will be recognized soon again.

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Rachel Keeler
2/24/2016 12:04:05 pm

Thanks for your comments, Jean. So glad you are able to watch the message and are enjoying them!

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Sheryl Teti
2/25/2016 09:16:05 am

Love having the video to refer back to during the week. We should encourage those that may not go to church on a regular basis, to see what they are missing.

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Rachel Keeler
2/25/2016 09:51:20 am

Thanks so much, Sheryl! It's great to know that you're finding that helpful. We would love to find a way to encourage those who are not coming to church on a regular basis to check out the message--what a great idea--thank you!

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Kathy Groth
10/5/2016 10:32:04 pm

Inside out is one of Fr Thom's best message series. I was not in the church or any church for that matter when he first delivered it. I was the lost sheep about to come just a few short weeks later. What is happening at New Roads the way God is transforming the church through Fr Thom and others has brought me home to God, my faith and a wonderful parish community. So thankful God led me here.

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