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Church to get enthusastic about in West Cork?

  • 16-06-2012 9:34pm
    #1
    oneila
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    I find the Catholic Church to be very dull, disagree with a lot of its values, and find it very difficult to connect through its services. Is there any church in West Cork worth visiting for a more enthusiastic and open approach?


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  • #2
    PDN
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    It's closer to Cork City, but I can heartily recommend Grace Christian Fellowship. They are a warm and friendly community of about 750 people who are seeking to follow Jesus and meet each Sunday in the CBS School at Deerpark. I know they have members travel in from West Cork.


  • #3
    Run_to_da_hills
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    Try and find a church that offers after service refreshments. I know it may sound like a small thing but it is a great way to hook up and chat with other members.


  • #4
    HamletOrHecuba
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    Run_to_da_hills wrote: »
    Try and find a church that offers after service refreshments. I know it may sound like a small thing but it is a great way to hook up and chat with other members.

    In England most Churches do this, but mainstream Roman at least Catholic Parishes dont seem to in Ireland, what is up with that? Is it a control mechanism?


  • #5
    Brer Fox
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    HamletOrHecuba wrote: »
    In England most Churches do this, but mainstream Roman at least Catholic Parishes dont seem to in Ireland, what is up with that? Is it a control mechanism?

    I've no idea. It's just not done and maybe never has been? I dunno.

    Do you think that people with tea and biscuits are a threat to the clerical status quo?


  • #6
    charlemont
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    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=228769243837457&set=a.228766993837682.67651.165435086837540&type=3&theater

    This place should do you right, Here's a link to my friend getting baptised in the sea at Kinsale.


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  • #7
    santing
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    You could also try www.bantrychristianfellowship.ie
    Bantry Christian Fellowship Church is a vibrant, caring church meeting in the heart of Bantry, a town of over 3000 people situated on the shores of beautiful Bantry Bay in West Cork


  • #8
    georgieporgy
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    HamletOrHecuba wrote: »
    In England most Churches do this, but mainstream Roman at least Catholic Parishes dont seem to in Ireland, what is up with that? Is it a control mechanism?
    trying to provide tea and biscuits for everybody would be a logistical nightmare given the large numbers attending Mass on Sundays. Many churches do it on an occasional basis on anniversaries etc. Also some churches have a little get together after Mass during the week when numbers are smaller.

    It's more of a custom in countries where catholics are a minority presence to give them a chance to socialise. I've experienced that in the UK, Canada and US.


  • #9
    zoomtard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭zoomtard


    By all accounts, Bantry Christian Fellowship is a lovely little community. The pastor, David Ross, is a gentle, godly man and they have been doing great work rediscovering the ancient Christian roots of the locality.


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