Re: Raised Catholic, looking at other churches, help us choose

Hi, I grew up in a Penticostal church... and am still recovering. I was turned off to church for many years. I'm 47 now and have found the most wonderful church in the world. It's New Spirit in Berkeley at the Pacific School of Religion Chapel at 1798 Scenic Ave at Le Conte. Services are Sundays at 11 AM and on Wednesday at 7 PM is a wonderful Taize/Music/Meditation type service.

There are many loving, caring, accepting folks in the church and kids stuff too. The church is very active in the community and social justice issues. There is an article on the front page of the Feb.2, 2005 issue of the Berkeley Dailey Planet Newspaper(it's free). As the article points out, the congregation is predominantly LGBTG. I'm a straight/married male and feel right at home, as do most everyone that enters the building. God loves all of us as we are and this church really believes it and preaches it. We celebrate holy days from many faiths. The churches website is www.newspiritchurch.org . My wife and I LOVE it. I think you might too. Chuck