I have now found a congregation that welcomes a brains on approach to the bible, that is more open to diversity and focuses on love and acceptance rather than guilt, judging, and shame.  My dileman here is that after 3 yrs of attending I still haven't managed to seamlessly integrate the group.

There is a hunger for meaning.and community. People are looking to belong. Their souls cry out to make a difference. Life kills them unless they make something of their own. And they are not finding it in our houses of worship.

A friend of mine once wrote there is no meaning to find; there is only meaning to make.  How true!

The Bible speaks about "seek the kingdom of God and everything will be added onto you." (Luke 12:31) For many, the path to the Kingdom of God often doesn't go through our churches.