Church not supporting my wishes to Baptise DD

[Beach Mama]

hun - how devastating that a place that should be full of compassion has ended up hurting you so badly. I am with the others - I would be writing a letter to them and then finding a place where you are welcomed and loved and feel at home. I left the church for many years (although not God as such!) and have only recently gone back and was expecting judgement and Im not sure what else because I had "backslidden" but the church I have found has felt like home since the day I first went. Good luck finding somewhere and I really think it is telling that nobody contacted you when you weren't there for so. Churches are fighting for membership these days and some wonder why but they should be reaching out to people not making them feel judged. I feel pretty passionately about this sorry if I come across as preachy and agree that you should call some other churches for a chat and visit. xoxoxo

[Mildez]

Tanstar you definately have not come across as preachy lol. I have started writting my letter to them. I want it sent next week whilst its all new. Then I guess I'll be searching for somewhere to Baptise her soon and will then have to find a place I love as much as I did love the old place I went to.

[Beach Mama]

Good luck hun, will be praying that you find the perfect new church home

[Traveller]

I'm sorry that this church has not supported you when you need it. I urge you to write that letter because if the church does not acknowledge where it has left people unsupported then it cannot improve on this situation.

Are there any other churches in your area you could go along to and see if you feel at home? If you find one you like then speak to the minister and discuss what has happened. You may find a new church more than willing to baptise your DD and welcome your family into their community.