I feel the same way about wishing my ward talks/lessons could grow and be deeper (but understand they can’t).
I felt like Melissa was saying she had a stronger testimony of her ward and the service and community there then the capital C Church in SLC. Maybe I’m wrong. I’ve just heard people say things like that.
It’s interesting to watch who gets attention and who doesn’t in a ward. It’s interesting to watch the same group of people move from calling to calling. It’s interesting to see who sits in the front pews. It’s interesting to see the same people get up every fast and testimony meeting. It’s interesting to hear from the same people about how great the Ward is. It’s interesting to see who consistently posts on the Ward Facebook page. It’s interesting to see who backs their truck and cars into the church parking spaces. It’s interesting to see who won’t look or catch your eye in the hallways. It’s interesting to see who gets an invitation to class and who doesn’t. The whole experience is just interesting. It’s interesting why I keep doing it. That’s an interesting thought.
I related so much with this article. I remember having the same feelings when I read/listened to what Melissa said about having a rock solid testimony of the ward… I didn’t agree with her but felt I understood why she felt the way she felt. I am so struggling with not getting the community/belonging/spiritual connection I currently need at church. Like you said, I’ve changed and it’s not really my wards job to meet my needs. But how will they ever be able to if I don’t show up and try to engage and get my needs met? Just sitting with these feelings today.. thank you.
I’ve been feeling so disconnected in my new ward - shocker, they swiftly called me to primary - and it was just helpful to read and know it’s not an exclusive experience. Thanks for sharing your perspectives, because it’s helping mine today.
I feel the same way about wishing my ward talks/lessons could grow and be deeper (but understand they can’t).
I felt like Melissa was saying she had a stronger testimony of her ward and the service and community there then the capital C Church in SLC. Maybe I’m wrong. I’ve just heard people say things like that.
This is good stuff. Gives me lots to ponder. Thanks for putting these concepts into such clear words. I wish our church leaders could all read this.
It’s interesting to watch who gets attention and who doesn’t in a ward. It’s interesting to watch the same group of people move from calling to calling. It’s interesting to see who sits in the front pews. It’s interesting to see the same people get up every fast and testimony meeting. It’s interesting to hear from the same people about how great the Ward is. It’s interesting to see who consistently posts on the Ward Facebook page. It’s interesting to see who backs their truck and cars into the church parking spaces. It’s interesting to see who won’t look or catch your eye in the hallways. It’s interesting to see who gets an invitation to class and who doesn’t. The whole experience is just interesting. It’s interesting why I keep doing it. That’s an interesting thought.
I related so much with this article. I remember having the same feelings when I read/listened to what Melissa said about having a rock solid testimony of the ward… I didn’t agree with her but felt I understood why she felt the way she felt. I am so struggling with not getting the community/belonging/spiritual connection I currently need at church. Like you said, I’ve changed and it’s not really my wards job to meet my needs. But how will they ever be able to if I don’t show up and try to engage and get my needs met? Just sitting with these feelings today.. thank you.
I’ve been feeling so disconnected in my new ward - shocker, they swiftly called me to primary - and it was just helpful to read and know it’s not an exclusive experience. Thanks for sharing your perspectives, because it’s helping mine today.