Church hopping observations

Larryzv7 wrote:
I find a lot of comfort in church congregations which I have encountered at various stops while full-time RVing. My wife passed from breast cancer about 20-years ago and I never remarried, so I am alone but not really, because I feel the presence of spirit in my life and that presence is nurtured when I attend worship with a church congregation. Cultural influences are present in a lot of different local services.

It is like I have sampled many different denominations, from various cultures here in the U.S., and have found the presence of spirit in most. Attending a church service in Georgia can be different than attending a service in California, as is attending a service in Wyoming can be different than attending a service in New Mexico.

I have never felt un-welcomed and have involved myself in many church activities, at different locations during weekdays, that have uplifted me and nurtured a sense of camaraderie. Participation is absorbing while observation allows me to step back and see what is being absorbed.

But I have also worshipped alone in my RV or on top of a mountain, a beautiful lush green valley, or in the Mojave desert. Prayed, read scriptures, and sang spiritual songs in a very intimate and personal way of worship. I also feel the presence of spirit when I am close to nature and acknowledging in gratitude for this creation and my participation in it.