Article February 7, 2022 ISSUE

Service with a smile

My reluctance to commit to church was transformed into an enthusiasm for service.

Gretchen Newby

After moving to a new city, I was glad to discover that there were several branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, in my area. I began shopping for my new church home with a wish list in mind—I wanted a church that was convenient, friendly, and inspiring.

First, I figured out which churches were located near public transportation or had easy parking. I then looked for a church with a larger membership so there would be more people to share the work. I was willing to participate in church, but I preferred that doing so wouldn’t encroach on my urban lifestyle.

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